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Definition of tropicbird

tropicbird

/ˈtrɑːpɪkˌbɝːd/
trop · ic · bird
Plural:tropicbirds
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tropicbird Lexical Profile

tropicbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of three species of pelagic tropical seabirds in the family Phaethontidae, characterized by predominantly white plumage, stout bills, and exceptionally long central tail feathers.

Example

"During our boat tour of the Caribbean, we spotted a red-billed tropicbird diving gracefully into the azure water."

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• Nearby Words

tropheus
trophy
tropical rattlesnake
tropicbird
trou de fer
trough
troupial

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 17th century; formed by combining 'tropic' and 'bird', referencing the bird's natural habitat in tropical open oceans.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tropicbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tropicbird
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