macaw

noun

ma·​caw mə-ˈkȯ 

: any of numerous parrots (especially genus Ara) of South and Central America including some of the largest and showiest of parrots

Illustration of macaw

Examples of macaw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent images from the Bolivian lowlands have shown jaguars, macaws, and monkeys fleeing walls of fire as the Amazon and Chiquitanía regions burn. — Jhanisse Vaca Daza, Time, 6 June 2026

Birds from both environments, like scarlet macaws, toucans and herons, live here. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026

For the first time in 200 years, red-and-green macaws are mating in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, according to BBC Wildlife. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

Home to various unique Latin American species, visitors can spot the likes of giant anteaters, giant otters, capybaras, anaconda, macaws, perhaps a jaguar or two among other species. — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese (now obsolete) macao

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macaw

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau

Kids Definition

macaw

noun

ma·​caw mə-ˈkȯ 

: any of numerous parrots of South and Central America that have a long tail, a harsh voice, and bright feathers