单词	roadrunner
释义	roadrunner noun road·​run·​ner ˈrōd-ˌrə-nər  : a largely terrestrial bird (Geococcyx californianus) of the cuckoo family that has a long tail and a crest, is a speedy runner, and inhabits arid regions from the southwestern U.S. to Mexico also : a closely related bird (G. velox) of Mexico and Central America Illustration of roadrunner Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Ostriches are the fastest when compared with other birds on land like an emu or a roadrunner. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Thanks to her adult children, Dollar also has an ever-growing collection of kitschy metal yard art, including a rooster, a roadrunner and a cactus. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 23 June 2022 The vote was declared void and a second election was held — this time the roadrunner and the armadillo were the top contenders. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Nov. 2021 Instead, this was a joyful announcement to my wife as our resident roadrunner showed up with a couple of companions. San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2022 Apparently, there was roadrunner romance that sparked a new pairing and resulted in a successful nesting cycle and one fledgling bird. San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2022 The roadrunner was transported up to Avian Haven, where it was given shelter in an indoor pool area, which is heated in colder months. Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 Weighing in at over half a pound, the roadrunner was more likely a male, a follow-up Facebook post stated this week. Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 In less than an hour, 73-year-old Karen Silverman did what Wile E. Coyote has not been able to do for decades: catch a roadrunner. Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1856, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition roadrunner noun road·​run·​ner ˈrōd-ˌrə-nər  : a long-tailed bird that is found in dry regions of the southwestern United States and is able to run very fast
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