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Definition of vulture

vulture

/ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/
vul · ture
Adverb:vulturously
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Plural:vultures
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Adjective:vulturous
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vulture Lexical Profile

vulture Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various large birds of prey, typically having a bare head and neck, found globally in tropical and temperate regions, that feed chiefly on carrion.

Example

"A flock of vultures circled high above the savanna, patiently scanning the ground for the remains of a lion's kill."

2

A person or organization that greedily exploits others, especially those who are vulnerable, defenseless, or in distress.

Example

"When the struggling company filed for bankruptcy, corporate vultures quickly swooped in to buy up the remaining assets for pennies."

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• Rhymes for vulture

• Nearby Words

vulnerable
vulnerably
vulpine
vulture
vulva
vuoksi
vyatka

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French voutour, derived from Latin vultur.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vulture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vulture
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