B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈpeŋ.ɡwɪn/
UK/ˈpeŋ.ɡwɪn/
a black and white sea bird that cannot fly but swims well, living in cold places
In context
Penguins walk across the ice in long lines to reach the sea.
The zoo’s new penguin exhibit opens to visitors on Saturday.
Scientists are studying how climate change affects penguin colonies in Antarctica.
Words that go with penguin
adjective + noun
- emperor penguinThe emperor penguin is the largest of all penguins.
- baby penguinThe baby penguin was born in early spring.
noun + noun
- penguin colonyThe penguin colony has grown over the last decade.
- penguin chickA penguin chick waited on its father’s feet.
- penguin exhibitChildren love the penguin exhibit at the aquarium.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a group of penguinCorrect: a group of penguins