penguin
/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/
noun
A black and white bird that cannot fly but swims well
“The penguin waddled on the ice.”
פינגווין
Penguin is a noun in the animals category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A black and white bird that cannot fly but swims well" In Hebrew, penguin translates to פינגווין.
Example Sentences
- The penguin waddled across the ice and slid on its belly into the cold water.
- Father penguins keep the egg warm on their feet under a cozy flap of skin.
- A group of penguins huddled together to stay warm in the freezing Antarctic wind.
Did You Know? Penguins are birds that cannot fly, but they are amazing swimmers and can reach speeds of 25 kilometers per hour underwater! Emperor penguins are the tallest, standing about 1.2 meters high — almost as tall as a seven-year-old child. Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, and some even live in warm places like South Africa.
Common Word Combinations
penguin chickpenguin colonyemperor penguinbaby penguin
Related Words
birdsealpolar bearice
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