owl /aʊl/ noun [C]
B2 a bird with a flat face and large eyes that hunts small mammals at night
Thesaurus+: ↑Birds of preyF0 (ALSO night owl) a person who likes to stay up late at night
Thesaurus+: ↑Late• • •
Extra Examples:» The owl is a predatory bird which kills its prey with its claws.» Stone farm buildings are ideal nesting sites for barn owls.