penguin
- noun
- B2
- Top 10000
A black and white sea bird of cold southern oceans that cannot fly but swims very fast, using its wings like paddles.
Penguins cannot fly, but they swim faster than most fish.
The male penguin holds the egg on his feet for weeks.
Hundreds of penguins stood pressed together against the freezing wind.
A young penguin slid down the icy slope on its belly.
Common collocations: emperor penguin · king penguin · a colony of penguins · penguin chick · penguins waddle
Part of: Animals