seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd How to pronounce seabird (audio)
: a bird (such as a gull or an albatross) frequenting the open ocean

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Water safaris Ribsafari in Vestmannaeyjar offers tours of the puffin colonies on Elliðaey and Bjarnaey, where visitors can observe the impressive seabirds in their natural habitat. Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 Its name, Albatross, pays tribute to the massive seabird known for its ability to travel thousands of miles across the open ocean without much wing-flapping. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 That's because seabird feces has high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus and can hence enrich soil and coastal waters. ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025 For countless centuries, this rocky outcrop has hosted generations of fur seals alongside soaring seabirds and colorful fish, with each species contributing to the rich biodiversity that’s become world-renowned across the Western Cape. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seabird

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First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seabird was in 1564

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“Seabird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seabird. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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seabird

noun
sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd How to pronounce seabird (audio)
: a bird (as a gull or an albatross) that lives on or near the open ocean

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