seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd 

: a bird (such as a gull or an albatross) frequenting the open ocean

Examples of seabird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The team hopes its findings will encourage conservation planners to pay closer attention to the Solomon Sea and consider the needs of young seabirds when identifying areas for protection. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Now, finally, this elegant seabird of a hotel is ready to spread its wings and fly. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Most of those seabirds arrive at the clinic emaciated as part of what seems to be a mass starvation event off California’s Central Coast, Boland said. — Stephanie Zappelli, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

On a remote Pacific island, scientists discovered that seabirds can help them. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seabird

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd 

: a bird (as a gull or an albatross) that lives on or near the open ocean