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

But seabirds are also among the best signs that this ecosystem is vulnerable, with plastic pollution a particularly disturbing threat. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

On the popular puffin and lighthouse cruise, grab a pair of binoculars and watch the seabirds fly overhead and dive deep into the water. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

These pristine epicenters of biodiversity are teeming with life, from thriving coral reefs to sharks and seabird colonies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Few fishing experiences rival the rush of easing close to hundreds of seabirds swooping and diving on baitfish being herded and mauled by a school of slashing striped bass. — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 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