seagull

noun

sea·​gull ˈsē-ˌgəl How to pronounce seagull (audio)
: a gull frequenting the sea
broadly : gull

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Noise and crowds were replaced by the sounds of lapping waves and seagull cries. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 At various points, Belew mimics the sounds of seagulls and elephants; Fripp finds a balance between new age serenity and proto-prog metal riffage. Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026 In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls. James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 Then look to the beach to spot shorebirds such as seagulls and pelicans, while the marshes on the island’s backside are frequented by herons, egrets, and ibis. Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seagull

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seagull was in 1542

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“Seagull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seagull. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

sea gull

noun
: a gull that lives near the sea

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