Find Synonyms
spoonbill Synonyms
Another word for spoonbill
Looking for synonyms for spoonbill? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for spoonbill, organized by relevance and context.
• noun (Context 1)
Any of several large, long-legged wading birds of the family Threskiornithidae, characterized by a long, flat bill that broadens at the tip into a spoon-like shape, found in marshes and wetlands worldwide.
Usage Example
"The vibrant pink plumage of the roseate wader makes it one of the most striking birds to observe in the Florida Everglades."
Weak
wader
• noun (Context 2)
A large, primitive freshwater fish of the family Polyodontidae, characterized by an elongated, paddle-like snout, native to the Mississippi River basin.
Usage Example
"Anglers along the Missouri River occasionally catch the paddlefish, a prehistoric-looking fish highly prized for its roe."
Strongest
paddlefish
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spoonbill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spoonbill