stingaree

[ sting-uh-ree, sting-uh-ree ]

noun

1. a stingray.

stingaree

/ ˌstɪŋəˈriː; ˈstɪŋəˌriː /

noun

1. a popular name for the stingray

Word History and Origins

Origin of stingaree¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Word History and Origins

Origin of stingaree¹

C19: variant of stingray

Example Sentences

Java stingaree — This Indonesian ray was only observed once, back in 1862.

From Salon

Since Ike, the Stingaree Restaurant built a second deck with tables, an area for bean-bag toss and a bar overlooking East Galveston Bay.

From Washington Times

As the department considered body cameras in 2012, Schultz and a deputy were guests at a Taser-sponsored party at Stingaree Night Club in San Diego during a national conference.

From Washington Times

The driver did not appear intoxicated after his taxi jumped the curb in the historic Gaslamp Quarter and ran into a crowd of people departing the Stingaree nightclub at closing time, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said.

From Reuters

About 55 paramedics, fire-rescue team members and police remained on the scene for more than four hours after the carnage in front of Stingaree, a popular club in the Gaslamp district.

From Reuters