common dolphin

ˈkɑmən ˈdɑlfɪn

Definition

Definition of common dolphin - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mammal

TECH.

marine dolphin species in the genus Delphinus

TECH.

The common dolphin swims quickly in large groups.
Common dolphins are known for their playful behavior.
A pod of common dolphins swam alongside our boat.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of common dolphin

marine dolphin species in the genus Delphinus

Expressions with common

in common

adv.

shared by two or more parties

They have nothing in common..

common clay

ordinary people or things

He considered himself just one of the common clay.

common thread

theme or characteristic shared by different things or people

The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience..

common touch

ability to connect with and appeal to ordinary people

The politician's common touch won many votes.

find common ground

reach an agreement or understanding

After hours of discussion, they managed to find common ground.

common as dirt

adj.

very ordinary or unremarkable

The design of the house is common as dirt.

Expressions with dolphin

dolphin-friendly

adj.

produced without harming dolphins

We only buy dolphin-friendly seafood.

river dolphin

long-snouted dolphin living in rivers in South America or Asia

River dolphins are found in the Amazon and Ganges rivers.

dolphin kick

up and down kick of feet together

The coach emphasized the importance of a powerful dolphin kick.

bottle-nosed dolphin

dolphin with a rounded forehead and beak

The bottle-nosed dolphin is often seen near the coast.

bottlenose dolphin

gray marine dolphin in genus Tursiops with rounded forehead and beak

A bottlenose dolphin swam near the boat.

striped dolphin

dolphin species with distinctive stripes

The striped dolphin leaped gracefully out of the water.

spinner dolphin

small dolphin species known for spinning leaps

We saw a spinner dolphin leaping near the boat.

Risso's dolphin

dolphin species in warm oceans worldwide, with bulbous head and pale markings

We spotted a Risso's dolphin with scars near the boat.

dolphin striker

short vertical strut maintaining tension on the jib boom

The dolphin striker kept the jib boom steady during the storm.

Terms with common dolphin included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

whitebelly

marine life

short-beaked common dolphin

View all translations of common dolphin

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:dauphin commun, ...
German:Gemeiner Delfin, ...
Italian:delfino comune, ...
Spanish:delfín común, ...
Portuguese:golfinho-comum, ...
Chinese:普通海豚, ...
Japanese:コモンドルフィン, ...
Arabic:دَلْفِين شائع, ...
Hebrew:דּוֹלְפִין רָגִיל, ...
Russian:обыкновенный дельфин, ...
Ukrainian:звичайний дельфін, ...
Hindi:सामान्य डॉल्फिन, ...
Bengali:সাধারণ ডলফিন, ...
Catalan:dofí comú, ...
Czech:delfín obecný, ...
Danish:almindelig delfin, ...
Dutch:gewone dolfijn, ...
Greek:κοινό δελφίνι, ...
Hungarian:közönséges delfin, ...
Khmer:ផ្សោតធម្មតា, ...
Korean:쇠돌고래, ...
Persian:دلفین معمولی, ...
Polish:delfin pospolity, ...
Portuguese (BR):golfinho-comum, ...
Romanian:delfin comun, ...
Swedish:vanlig delfin, ...
Thai:โลมาทั่วไป, ...
Turkish:bayağı yunus, ...
Vietnamese:cá heo thường, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.