Bird – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Bird is a common English noun used to name a feathered animal (often capable of flight) that lays eggs.
Meaning:
In everyday English, the word “bird” usually refers to a feathered, warm-blooded animal that lays eggs and is typically able to fly. It can also be used more broadly to describe any member of the bird family, whether it flies (like an eagle) or does not (like some flightless species).
Definition:
A bird is a warm-blooded vertebrate animal that belongs to the class Aves. Most birds have feathers, a beak instead of teeth, and a body structure adapted for movement—commonly flight—though some birds are adapted for running or swimming.
Example Sentences:
- We saw an eagle circling high in the sky during the morning walk.
- That falcon looked trained and focused as it scanned the ground for prey.
- A yellow bird landed on the windowsill and stayed for a few minutes.
- The ranger explained how to watch birds responsibly without disturbing nests or habitats.
- A flightless bird can still be perfectly suited to its environment, such as moving through water.
Bird Synonyms:
- Fowl
- Avian
- Feathered creature
- Flier/Flyer
- Winged creature
- Gosling (specific type of bird)
- Wader (a bird that feeds in shallow water)
- Raptor (a bird of prey, in common usage)
Bird Antonyms:
- Mammal
- Reptile
- Amphibian
- Fish
- Insect
- Stone (used figuratively, not biologically)
- Gnome (used figuratively in stories; not a living creature like a bird)
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FAQs:
- Is “bird” a countable noun? Yes. You can say “a bird,” “two birds,” or “many birds.”
- What is the difference between “bird” and “avian”? “Bird” is the general noun for the animal, while “avian” is an adjective used to describe bird-related things (for example, “avian flu”).
- Can “bird” refer to any animal that flies? Not usually. In standard English, “bird” refers to feathered egg-laying vertebrates (class Aves), not just any flying animal.
- Are there common bird types with their own meanings? Yes, for example an eagle or a falcon is used as a specific kind of bird.
