killer whale
noun
any of several predatory dolphins, especially the black-and-white Orcinus orca, found in all seas.
killer whales
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pluralof killer whale.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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See these killer whales explode fish into pieces.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In today’s oceans, food chains typically reach only six levels, with animals such as killer whales and great white sharks sitting at the top.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 19, 2025
The 20-strong crew’s only outside company were pods of dolphins and killer whales, stray icebergs and the northern lights dancing across the night sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
In the darkness at the edge of the floe, killer whales spouted gustily.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
