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

According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, there are fewer places for shorebirds like piping plovers and least terns to nest. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026

Their prey includes pigeons, ducks, shorebirds and starlings — fast, agile fliers that are capable of making sudden evasive turns. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Upon arrival, the constant chime of notifications stops, replaced by the sounds of Gulf waves, the rustling of marsh grasses, and the calls of shorebirds. —Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Also heading there now are multitudes of migrating shorebirds, seabirds and sea turtles to nest, feed and rest. —Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 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