sea turtle

noun

: any of two families (Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) of widely distributed marine turtles that have the feet modified into paddles and that include the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead, and ridley

Examples of sea turtle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Look Lodge Turtle Conservation Project also protect endangered sea turtles with hatchlings kept safe in the nurseries, which guests are invited to visit and engage in the release programs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Seagrass meadows stabilize sediments, improve water clarity and provide critical habitat and forage for species ranging from invertebrates to sea turtles and manatees. —Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026

The aquarium features hundreds of thousands of gallons of water and dozens of habitats filled with nearly 8,000 animals, including sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and jellyfish. —Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026

An abundance of sea turtles adds to the unique experience of this magical habitat. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sea turtle

• fertile
• hurtle
• kirtle
• myrtle
• infertile

Kids Definition

sea turtle

noun

: any of various large marine turtles (as the green turtle or the loggerhead) that have paddle-shaped feet to aid in swimming