bird

1 of 2

noun

ˈbərd

often attributive

archaic : the young of a feathered vertebrate

: any of a class (Aves) of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings

: a game bird

: clay pigeon

: fellow

: a peculiar person

chiefly British : girl

: shuttlecock

chiefly British

: a hissing or jeering sound expressive of disapproval

: dismissal from employment

: a thin piece of meat rolled up with stuffing and cooked

: a man-made object (such as an aircraft, rocket, or satellite) that resembles a bird especially by flying or being aloft

: an obscene gesture of contempt made by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers down

—usually used with the

called also finger

: birdie sense 2

birdlike

ˈbərd-ˌlīk How to pronounce bird (audio)

adjective

bird

2 of 2

verb

birded; birding; birds

intransitive verb

: to observe or identify wild birds in their habitats

Example Sentences

Noun A large bird flew overhead. The birds were singing outside our window. He's a tough old bird. We met some smashing birds at the pub last night.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Early bird gets one of the most popular doughnuts in town.

Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 While walking the trail, there is lots to see, including native pollinator plants, bird, duck, and bat boxes, lots of wildlife, and a natural corridor that is very popular with bluebirds.

Aida Dennis, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 Hawkins nickname was The Hawk, and Kardashian posted a bird emoji to caption the pics in honor of the late drummer.

Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 The black bird was tackled on the field during a game with children last weekend.

Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 That includes changing the water in bird baths and pet dishes at least every three days.

Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Two types of peel-and-stick wallpaper—a bird print and faux brick motif—add textural interest.

Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Thanks mostly to a bird-flu outbreak, which has decimated flocks, turkey prices are reaching all-time highs, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 Within 45 minutes an officer reported that the bird had been released back into a pond.

Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022

Verb

Visitors will be able to bird watch as well as take a mile-long hike through the sanctuary, which will open to the public this fall.

Arkansas Online, 18 July 2022 Birders can bird all weekend or just a few hours, Andersen said.

Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 May 2021 On Monday, a white woman named Amy Cooper went viral for threatening the life of a Black man, Christian Cooper (no relation), who was just trying to bird watch in Central Park in peace.

Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 1 June 2020 Outdoor activities like trail running, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, fishing, kayaking, traditional golf and disc golf are perfect for social distancing.

Josh Woods, The Conversation, 22 May 2020 For a taste of nature, Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, located on the north side of town, offers birding and wildlife viewing as well as miles of walking trails.

David James, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2015 Outdoor activities are still permitted, including bicycling, birding, boating, fishing, geocaching, hiking and hunting.

Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2020 With many birding hotspots closed and organized outings canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, birders have been forced to hang up their binoculars.

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2020 The Piney Woods Wildlife Society coordinates birding field trips for its members, and meets the third Wednesday of most months at the Dennis Johnston Park Big Stone Lodge in Spring.

Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2020 See More

单词	for the birds
释义	bird 1 of 2 noun ˈbərd often attributive 1 archaic : the young of a feathered vertebrate 2 : any of a class (Aves) of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings 3 : a game bird 4 : clay pigeon 5 a : fellow b : a peculiar person c chiefly British : girl 6 : shuttlecock 7 chiefly British a : a hissing or jeering sound expressive of disapproval b : dismissal from employment 8 : a thin piece of meat rolled up with stuffing and cooked 9 : a man-made object (such as an aircraft, rocket, or satellite) that resembles a bird especially by flying or being aloft 10 : an obscene gesture of contempt made by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers down —usually used with the called also finger 11 : birdie sense 2 birdlike ˈbərd-ˌlīk adjective Illustration of bird 1 crest 2 crown 3 bill 4 throat 5 auricular region 6 breast 7 scapulars 8 abdomen 9 tarsus 10 upper wing coverts 11 primaries 12 secondaries 13 rectrix 14 tail bird 2 of 2 verb birded; birding; birds intransitive verb : to observe or identify wild birds in their habitats Phrases for the birds : worthless, ridiculous Synonyms Noun baby being bod [British] body character cookie cooky creature customer devil duck egg face fish guy head human human being individual life man mortal party person personage scout slob sort soul specimen stiff thing wight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun A large bird flew overhead. The birds were singing outside our window. He's a tough old bird. We met some smashing birds at the pub last night. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Early bird gets one of the most popular doughnuts in town. Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 While walking the trail, there is lots to see, including native pollinator plants, bird, duck, and bat boxes, lots of wildlife, and a natural corridor that is very popular with bluebirds. Aida Dennis, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2022 Hawkins nickname was The Hawk, and Kardashian posted a bird emoji to caption the pics in honor of the late drummer. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 The black bird was tackled on the field during a game with children last weekend. Joseph Pisani, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 That includes changing the water in bird baths and pet dishes at least every three days. Devi Shastri, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Two types of peel-and-stick wallpaper—a bird print and faux brick motif—add textural interest. Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Thanks mostly to a bird-flu outbreak, which has decimated flocks, turkey prices are reaching all-time highs, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 Within 45 minutes an officer reported that the bird had been released back into a pond. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Verb Visitors will be able to bird watch as well as take a mile-long hike through the sanctuary, which will open to the public this fall. Arkansas Online, 18 July 2022 Birders can bird all weekend or just a few hours, Andersen said. Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 May 2021 On Monday, a white woman named Amy Cooper went viral for threatening the life of a Black man, Christian Cooper (no relation), who was just trying to bird watch in Central Park in peace. Kathleen Newman-bremang, refinery29.com, 1 June 2020 Outdoor activities like trail running, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, birding, fishing, kayaking, traditional golf and disc golf are perfect for social distancing. Josh Woods, The Conversation, 22 May 2020 For a taste of nature, Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, located on the north side of town, offers birding and wildlife viewing as well as miles of walking trails. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2015 Outdoor activities are still permitted, including bicycling, birding, boating, fishing, geocaching, hiking and hunting. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2020 With many birding hotspots closed and organized outings canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, birders have been forced to hang up their binoculars. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2020 The Piney Woods Wildlife Society coordinates birding field trips for its members, and meets the third Wednesday of most months at the Dennis Johnston Park Big Stone Lodge in Spring. Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English brid, bird, from Old English bridd First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1917, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing bird bird colonel a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush bird dog bird-eating spider bird flu bird feeder bird-dogging bird of prey bird of passage bird of paradise bird's-eye bird's-eye maple bird's-eye view bird's-foot trefoil bird's-nest fern bird's-foot violet bird spider bird-watch bird-watcher butcher-bird crocodile bird dolly bird dickey bird elephant bird flip (someone) the bird early bird frigate bird game bird give (someone) the bird gallows bird goliath bird spider tropic bird wading bird secretary bird man-o'-war bird bird pepper bird's nest soup state bird free as a bird bird louse rare bird dicky bird goliath bird-eating spider quetzal bird See More bird colonel a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush bird dog bird-eating spider bird flu bird feeder bird-dogging bird of prey bird of passage bird of paradise bird's-eye bird's-eye maple bird's-eye view bird's-foot trefoil bird's-nest fern bird's-foot violet bird spider bird-watch bird-watcher butcher-bird crocodile bird dolly bird dickey bird elephant bird flip (someone) the bird early bird frigate bird game bird give (someone) the bird gallows bird goliath bird spider tropic bird wading bird secretary bird man-o'-war bird bird pepper bird's nest soup state bird free as a bird bird louse rare bird dicky bird goliath bird-eating spider quetzal bird See More Kids Definition bird noun ˈbərd : an animal that lays eggs and has wings and a body covered with feathers Biographical Definition Bird biographical name ˈbərd Larry (Joe) 1956– American basketball player for the birds phrase as in silly so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter She thought the long philosophical discussions of her friends were for the birds. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance silly absurd ridiculous pathetic foolish stupid crazy comical insane unreasonable fantastic incredible ludicrous risible laughable preposterous irrational farcical derisive imbecile cockamamie cuckoo dumb unwise jerky lunatic unreal daffy idiotical derisory idiotic mad inane cockamamy loony cockeyed daft nutty inconceivable wacky moronic witless balmy kooky brainless dotty unbelievable imbecilic senseless asinine nonsensical fantastical screwball fatuous simpleminded harebrained unrealistic half-baked looney whacky weak-minded half-witted illogical kookie far-fetched Antonyms & Near Antonyms serious earnest solemn reasonable credible realistic sensible rational logical conceivable believable See More
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bird

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