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Definition of sandpiper

sandpiper

/ˈsændˌpaɪ.pər/
sand · pi · per
Plural:sandpipers
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sandpiper Lexical Profile

sandpiper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous small to medium-sized wading birds of the family Scolopacidae, characterized by long legs and a relatively long, slender bill, native to coastal environments and wetlands globally where they forage for small invertebrates.

Example

"A solitary sandpiper darted along the water's edge, expertly probing the wet mud for buried insects."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

sandix
sandpaper
sandperch
sandpiper
sandwich
sandy
sandy river

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: a compound of 'sand' and 'piper', named for the bird's typical habitat along sandy shores and its characteristic high-pitched, piping call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandpiper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandpiper
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