magpie 1 of 2

magpie

2 of 2

noun

Examples of magpie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
And sharp, human materials, including barbed wire and knitting needles, have previously been found in magpie domes, the scientists noted. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 13 July 2023
Noun
The skull also had similarities to two waterfowl lineages—South American screamers and the Australian magpie goose. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024 Blue Jay, Cyanocitta cristata – Loud and colorful, these magpies will eat almost anything. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for magpie 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'magpie.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Thesaurus Entries Near magpie

Cite this Entry

“Magpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magpie. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on magpie

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!