octopus

Example Sentences

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Ghost, the Long Beach Aquarium’s beloved giant Pacific octopus, has died, the aquarium announced in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"It's been business as usual for us, we stay calm," said the smiling waitress, an octopus tattoo curling up her forearm.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

My favorite dish of the night followed: tawa-charred octopus served with cauliflower purée, fennel and crunchy rice for texture, all brightened with yuzu-lime chaat aioli and an orange glaze.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

A photographer who was enjoying a walk on a popular Welsh beach says he became "completely absorbed" after spotting an octopus.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

A moment later I’m climbing back up onto the washing machine, and putting my unblinking octopus eye against the hole.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden