bird Synonyms
Another word for bird
• noun (Context 1)
A warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal of the class Aves, found in habitats worldwide and distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a toothless beak, and typically the ability to fly.
"A small colorful fowl perched on the branch outside my window and began to sing."
• noun (Context 2)
A person of a specified type or character, especially one who is unusual, eccentric, or distinctive.
"The retired professor is a rare character who still writes all of his manuscripts with a fountain pen."
• verb (Context 3)
To observe, identify, or study wild birds in their natural habitats as a hobby or scientific pursuit.
"We woke up before dawn to birdwatch along the coastal marshes during the spring migration."
• noun (Context 4)
A shuttlecock used in the game of badminton.
"She lunged forward with her racket and hit the shuttlecock cleanly over the net."
• noun (Context 5)
An informal term for an aircraft, spacecraft, guided missile, or satellite.
"The ground crew worked through the night to ensure the aircraft was ready for its morning flight."