waterfowl
noun
wa·ter·fowl
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌfau̇(-ə)l 
ˈwä-
plural waterfowl also waterfowls
: a bird that frequents water
especially
: a swimming game bird (such as a duck or goose) as distinguished from an upland game bird or shorebird
Examples of waterfowl in a Sentence
The lake is a refuge for migrating waterfowl.
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Spring migration is underway along the flyway, making the river and its floodplain a hotspot for waterfowl and soon-to-arrive songbirds.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
Many of America’s most pristine wetlands and waterfowl production areas were purchased with funds from the Duck Stamp, a special license required of every duck and goose hunter in America.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 July 2024
However, the fill comprises 75% waterfowl feathers and only 25% waterfowl down.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
This material comes from the underside fluff of waterfowl, namely ducks and geese, characterized by a cluster of light filaments around a central quill.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
Many of America’s most pristine wetlands and waterfowl production areas were purchased with funds from the Duck Stamp, a special license required of every duck and goose hunter in America.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 July 2024
However, the fill comprises 75% waterfowl feathers and only 25% waterfowl down.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
This material comes from the underside fluff of waterfowl, namely ducks and geese, characterized by a cluster of light filaments around a central quill.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
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waterfowl
noun
wa·ter·fowl
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌfau̇l
ˈwät-
plural waterfowl also waterfowls
: a bird that is found in or near water
especially
: a swimming bird (as a duck or goose) often hunted as game
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