Illustration of manta ray
manta ray
noun
: devil ray
especially
: a ray (Manta birostris) that averages 22 feet (6.7 meters) in width with a weight reaching 3000 pounds (1361 kilograms)
Examples of manta ray in a Sentence
the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor
Recent Examples on the Web
Throughout all four days of the retreat, guests can take part in fascinating educational seminars, with topics spanning from manta ray identification methods to the inner workings of plankton, a diverse type of organism that makes up the bulk of a manta ray’s diet.
—
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In a paper published on Wednesday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, a pair of researchers analyzed tails belonging to cownose rays, a smaller relative of manta rays.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, the property's location within the Baa Atoll provides unparalleled access to some of the world’s greatest marine wonders, most notably one of the largest concentrations of manta rays on the planet at nearby Hanifaru Bay.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for manta ray 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In a paper published on Wednesday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, a pair of researchers analyzed tails belonging to cownose rays, a smaller relative of manta rays.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, the property's location within the Baa Atoll provides unparalleled access to some of the world’s greatest marine wonders, most notably one of the largest concentrations of manta rays on the planet at nearby Hanifaru Bay.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The new manta-robot has a body made of silicone and flexible wings that move exactly like those of a manta ray.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for manta ray
Articles Related to manta ray
Dictionary Entries Near manta ray
Cite this Entry
“Manta ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manta%20ray. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share