magpie

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.

The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Her wishlist included a badge featuring a tiger and a magpie – the movie's animal characters Derpy and Sussie, which are inspired by folk painting.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

The bird Kang refers to is Sussy, the magpie who accompanies Derpy.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

But he adds that G. newtoni’s skull also has some parts that resemble skulls of other birds, such as the magpie goose, so “the situation is not so simple.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024

Today the only sounds were the cawing of an occasional magpie and the dry leaves crackling underfoot as Jonathan and his golden retriever, Moose, walked along the trail.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret