bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er ˈbərd-ˌwä-chər 

: birder sense 1

Examples of bird-watcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Big Oaks hosts about 6,000 deer, squirrel, and turkey hunters and anglers annually, with some 15,000 total visitors, including bird-watchers from around the world, according to former refuge manager Joe Robb, who retired last year. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026

Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers. — Midwest Living, 12 June 2026

Trails wind through black mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and scrub habitats popular with bird-watchers and hikers. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026

At Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Harper joined local bird-watchers at sunrise to observe the migration. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird-watcher

• watcher

Kids Definition

bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er

ˈbərd-ˌwäch-ər

: an observer of wild birds

bird-watch

-ˌwäch

verb