stork

noun

ˈstȯrk 

: any of various large wading birds (family Ciconiidae) chiefly of Asia, Africa, and South America that have long stout bills and are related to the ibises and herons

Illustration of stork

Examples of stork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The centuries-old Macedonian folktale that shapes the doc involves a farmer’s son, Silyan, who’s caught between two worlds after his angry father’s curse turns him into a stork. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025

In reverse, it’s not lost on this viewer how the displacement of so many humans in this time of global disruption is humanity’s own version of being subject to the migratory patterns of storks and other nomadic animals. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025

The Top Pick Known for its classic dill flavor, satisfying crunch, and iconic stork mascot, Vlasic Pickles has become a pantry staple. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025

Chickens, ducks and storks in the parking lot, attracted by Vic calling the cat. —Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English storc; akin to Old High German storah stork and probably to Old English stearc stiff — more at stark

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stork

• wood stork

Rhymes for stork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• pork
• torque
• pitchfork

Kids Definition

stork

noun

ˈstȯ(ə)rk 

: any of various large mostly African and Asian wading birds that have long stout bills and are related to the herons and ibises