Definitions

1. noun

In the context of The Little Mermaid, the daughter of King Triton and the love interest of Eric. In other contexts, an airy or ethereal being.

“Ariel was the protagonist of Disney’s 1989 animated film.”

2. proper noun

In the context of The Little Mermaid, the name of the protagonist and the daughter of King Triton.

“The Little Mermaid’s main character, Ariel, stole the heart of Eric.”

3. proper noun

The name of a French aircraft manufacturer.

“The Erieye airborne early warning system was produced by SAAB and installed on the French ATR 72 produced by ATR, and the aircraft was also produced by ATR, with the name Ariel.”

4. proper noun

The name of a NASA mission in 1995.

“The Ariel mission was a NASA mission to study the upper atmosphere of Venus.”