bird-watch

verb

bird-watched; bird-watching; bird-watches

Examples of bird-watch in a Sentence

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Visitors walk dogs, push strollers and even bird-watch among the Chinese elms and rare ginkgo trees. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 15 June 2025 The lake stretches majestically over Fort Sheridan’s 70-foot-high bluff; hike down to enjoy the sandy white beach, or head away from the lake and stroll through three-plus miles of forest and pristine bird-watching trails. Outside Online, 28 May 2025 For more active guests, a full-time ecologist, horticulturist, and artist offer experiences like oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pinot and painting art classes. Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025 In addition to writers, Mr. Emanuel’s bird-watching companions included Prince Philip, the filmmaker Terrence Malick and former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, who was a promoter of conservation efforts in Texas. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 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 Jun. 2025.

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