Definition of seabird
: a bird (such as a gull or an albatross) frequenting the open ocean
Explore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of seabird from the Web
-
Howard said that three or four sooty terns (seabirds) working a weedline is often a good sign of dolphin.
-
Off the coast of New Zealand on Little Barrier Island, the elimination of feral cats actually harmed populations of native seabirds.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seabird'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
1564
First Known Use of seabird
1564
SEABIRD Defined for English Language Learners
seabird
playDefinition of seabird for English Language Learners
-
: a bird that lives on or near the sea and finds food in it
SEABIRD Defined for Kids
seabird
playDefinition of seabird for Students
: a bird (as a gull or puffin) that lives on or near the open ocean
Learn More about seabird
-
See words that rhyme with seabird Spanish Central: Translation of seabird Nglish: Translation of seabird for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up seabird? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!