Illustration of macaw
: any of numerous parrots (especially genus Ara) of South and Central America including some of the largest and showiest of parrots
Examples of macaw in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That goes for any of the more than 300 types of parrot, which includes parakeets, cockatoos, macaws and others.
—
Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Queen Camilla styled her signature pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels and added a vibrant gold macaw brooch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Baldwin said there are numerous types, with the African grays, macaws, cockatoos, cockatiels and budgies being the most common ones people get.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
This trip is for those who want to immerse themselves in a natural world full of sloths, monkeys, macaws, and toucans on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for macaw
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
As for her accessories, Queen Camilla styled her signature pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels and added a vibrant gold macaw brooch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Baldwin said there are numerous types, with the African grays, macaws, cockatoos, cockatiels and budgies being the most common ones people get.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
This trip is for those who want to immerse themselves in a natural world full of sloths, monkeys, macaws, and toucans on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for macaw
Cite this Entry
“Macaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaw. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share