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Definition of meadowlark
meadowlark
/ˈmɛdoʊˌlɑːrk/
mead · ow · lark
Plural:meadowlarks
meadowlark Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
North American Any of several North American songbirds of the genus Sturnella, typically found in grasslands and characterized by a brownish streaked back, a bright yellow breast with a prominent black V-shaped mark, and a melodious song.
Example
"We paused in the tall prairie grass to listen to the sweet, fluting call of a western meadowlark."
Synonyms
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Despite its name, the meadowlark is not a true lark (family Alaudidae) but rather belongs to the New World blackbird family (Icteridae).
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in American English in the late 18th century, formed by combining 'meadow' and 'lark' in reference to the bird's preferred grassy habitat and its melodious, lark-like song.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meadowlark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meadowlark