stork

noun

ˈstȯrk 

: any of various large wading birds (family Ciconiidae) chiefly of Asia, Africa, and South America that have long stout bills and are related to the ibises and herons

Illustration of stork

Examples of stork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This film marries the two, as modern macro economics lead people to abandon fertile lands in search of work in urban cities, depleting the white storks’ natural food supply as farms become landfills. —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025

Birders will be in their element here, as Liuwa is home to some 300 species, from grey herons and storks to blacksmith plovers. —Mazuba Kapambwe, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025

In reverse, it’s not lost on this viewer how the displacement of so many humans in this time of global disruption is humanity’s own version of being subject to the migratory patterns of storks and other nomadic animals. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025

The Top Pick Known for its classic dill flavor, satisfying crunch, and iconic stork mascot, Vlasic Pickles has become a pantry staple. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English storc; akin to Old High German storah stork and probably to Old English stearc stiff — more at stark

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stork

• wood stork

Rhymes for stork

• bork
• dork
• fork
• pork
• torque
• pitchfork

Kids Definition

stork

noun

ˈstȯ(ə)rk 

: any of various large mostly African and Asian wading birds that have long stout bills and are related to the herons and ibises