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Definition of whimbrel
whimbrel
/ˈwɪm.brəl/
whim · brel
Plural:whimbrels
whimbrel Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A large, migratory wading bird of the sandpiper family, characterized by a long, down-curved bill and distinct dark stripes on its crown, which breeds in subarctic regions and winters along global coastlines.
Example
"During the spring migration, we set up our spotting scopes near the estuary and watched a small flock of whimbrels probing the mudflats for fiddler crabs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in the mid-16th century, the name is likely imitative of the bird's rapid, trilling call, and may have been influenced by the word 'whimper'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whimbrel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whimbrel