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Definition of broadbill

broadbill

/ˈbrɔːdbɪl/
broad · bill
Plural:broadbills
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broadbill Lexical Profile

broadbill Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A North American diving duck, specifically the greater or lesser scaup, noted for its wide, rounded blue bill.

Example

"Hunters in the coastal bays often refer to the migrating scaup as a broadbill."

2

A large, highly migratory marine fish, the swordfish, featuring a long, flat, sword-like bill extending from its upper jaw.

Example

"Anglers value the broadbill as a premier game fish for its tremendous strength and speed in the open ocean."

3

Any of several brightly colored, tropical Asian and African passerine birds of the family Eurylaimidae, characterized by their wide, flat beaks.

Example

"The vibrant green broadbill sat quietly in the dense canopy of the Bornean rainforest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound word formed from 'broad' + 'bill', dating back to the 17th century to describe various animals with distinctly wide or flattened beaks or snouts.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadbill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadbill
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