1. plural of octopus; marine animals with eight arms and soft bodies

Examples

• The aquarium has several octopuses in different tanks.
• Octopuses are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities.
• The diver spotted three octopuses hiding among the coral reef.
• Scientists study how octopuses use their eight arms to catch prey.
• The octopuses changed color to blend in with their surroundings.
• Many octopuses live in shallow coastal waters around the world.