seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd 

: a bird (such as a gull or an albatross) frequenting the open ocean

Examples of seabird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In that case, the carriers were seabirds rather than ducks. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Plastic accumulates in our oceans and on our beaches, killing seabirds, sea turtles and other marine mammals. — Kelley Dennings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026

Certainly not in Missouri, seeing as the seabird’s closest potential habitat would be Florida. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026

Scenic lake cruises, narrated by local guides, are also available, during which visitors can see abundant wildlife such as alligators, otters, turtles, seabirds, and more. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seabird

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd 

: a bird (as a gull or an albatross) that lives on or near the open ocean