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penguin

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛŋɡwɪn]

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Learn how to use penguin in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “animal”

(noun) a type of bird that cannot fly and lives mostly in cold places. Penguins are known for their black and white feathers, kind of like a tuxedo, and they often waddle when they walk.

Example

The penguin slid on the ice and made everyone laugh.

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There are no penguins in the desert because they need cold weather.

Example

What do you think a penguin eats in the wild?

Context: “media”

(noun) a character or mascot that represents something, like a cartoon or in a movie. For example, some children's movies have penguin characters that are very friendly and fun.

Example

The penguin in the movie was very funny and made all the kids giggle.

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The other characters were not as cheerful as the sad penguin.

Example

What is your favorite scene with the penguin in the film?

How to pronounce penguin

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛŋɡwɪn]

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