snowbirds

plural of snowbird

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowbirds
Noun
  • It was historically taken by pilgrims to avoid tougher winter terrain and remains far quieter than the famous Camino Frances, Portugues or del Norte.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Despite the war, the number of Hajj pilgrims was up this year.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • In 2025 alone, the basilica welcomed nearly 5 million visitors.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • Each spring, tulips burst across the city in a riot of color, drawing visitors from around the world.
    Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • In high school, my friends and I became subway wayfarers, traveling in search of great high-school games.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Snowbirds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowbirds. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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