bird
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
They saw messages from the divine in thunder and lightning, bird flight and the entrails of sacrificed animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
They are Europe's largest wading bird, and spend winters near coastlines and summers further inland on grasslands and moors.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Helicopters are significantly more likely to be damaged by bird strikes than airplanes, and are also more likely to lead to injuries to crew or passengers, according to evidence previously cited by the NTSB.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Mercantile scales and rusted bird cages are scattered across crowded shelves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
A frigate bird dived to scoop a drink from the pool.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
![]()
He first encounters Fricker’s odd character in Central Park, dressed in oversized, dirty clothing with city birds resting on her head and shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The birds were the first to take up residence in the area as a result of the project led by charity Birds of Poole Harbour.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
As the industry boomed, birds migrating to and from Africa along one of Europe's key flyways were increasingly drawn to the area; today it is internationally recognised as a vital wetland.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
He famously wrote about pushing a hawk off a branch with his gun muzzle, a level of approachability that extended to other birds like finches, which ultimately became foundational to his theory of evolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Already the birds were stirring in the trees.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing bird
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Animals (Zoology) - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Animals (Zoology) - High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!