gobbler

1 of 2

noun (1)

gob·​bler ˈgä-blər How to pronounce gobbler (audio)
: a male turkey

gobbler

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that gobbles

Examples of gobbler in a Sentence

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Noun
Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 Wisconsin has friendly locals, good beer, tons of good turkey habitat, and gobblers hammering from the Mississippi River to the coast of Lake Michigan. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2026 There are plenty of other water gobblers and wasteful usage practices around the house and outdoors. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 The board is also considering allowing Sunday hunting during the 2027 spring gobbler season. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gobbler

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1725, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gobbler was circa 1725

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“Gobbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobbler. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

gobbler

noun
gob·​bler
ˈgäb-lər
: a male turkey

called also tom, turkey-cock

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