owl
/aʊl/
noun
- A bird of prey with large eyes, a hooked beak, and a round face, known for being active at night and for its hooting call.
- An owl hooted from the tree outside my window last night.
- Owls have excellent night vision and can turn their heads almost all the way around.
- The barn owl is known for its heart-shaped face and silent flight.
- A person who stays up late at night (often called a 'night owl').
- My brother is a real owl; he never goes to bed before 2 a.m.
- As an owl, I do my best work after midnight.
- She's a night owl, so morning meetings are always hard for her.