bird-watch

verb

bird-watched; bird-watching; bird-watches

Examples of bird-watch in a Sentence

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West Wittering beach is a renowned bird-watching destination. Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 Spring is a prime time for bird-watching and spotting several hairstreak butterfly species. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026 Want to take your bird-watching a step further? Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026 The captain also offers sunset, dolphin, and bird-watching trips upon request. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bird-watch

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from bird-watcher

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bird-watch was in 1938

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“Bird-watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird-watch. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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