bird
/bɜrd/
noun
- An animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, that usually flies and lays eggs.
- A robin is a common bird in many gardens.
- Many birds fly south for the winter to find warmer weather.
- We watched a bird build its nest in the tree outside our window.
- A person, especially one considered in a particular way (often informal).
- She's a sharp bird who knows exactly what she wants.
- That bird over there is the new manager.
- He's a strange old bird who keeps to himself.
- A shuttlecock used in badminton.
- We need a new bird for our badminton game.
- The bird landed just inside the line for a point.
- She hit the bird over the net with a powerful smash.
Synonyms
verb
- To watch or study birds in their natural environment as a hobby.
- She loves to bird early in the morning when the forest is quiet.
- They birded along the coast and spotted several rare species.
- We plan to bird in the national park this weekend.