shorebird

noun

shore·​bird ˈshȯr-ˌbərd 

: any of a suborder (Charadrii) of birds (such as a plover or sandpiper) that frequent the seashore

Examples of shorebird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This can cause migrating waterbirds and shorebirds to dive downward to drink or land and result in fatal impact injuries. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Their recovery is especially significant, given that a 2023 study found that most shorebird populations in North America were declining. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

On Georgia's Jekyll Island, 52 acres of grassy terrain will be restored as a wildlife corridor, reconnecting fragmented pine and grassland habitats for shorebirds and snowbirds. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Be sure to also keep an eye out for local wildlife, including nesting shorebirds and deer grazing near the water's edge. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1672, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shorebird

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Kids Definition

shorebird

noun

shore·​bird ˈshō(ə)r-ˌbərd 

ˈshȯ(ə)r-

: any of a group of birds (as a plover or sandpiper) that frequent the seashore