Synonyms for

Plover

Verb / ˈplʌvɜ: / Another word for plover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of shorebird with a short beak, a plump body, and long wings

Synonyms & similar words

sandpiper snipe curlew godwit avocet stilt tern gull heron egret crane ibis flamingo pelican swan goose duck penguin albatross petrel

Example sentences

  1. The plover ran along the shoreline, looking for food.
  2. I spotted a plover nesting in the dunes.
  3. The plover's call sounded like a whistle.
  4. The plover's feathers were brown and white.
  5. The plover's long legs helped it walk through the sand.

Quotes

  • "The plover is a wading bird of the sandpiper family." - David Attenborough
  • "The plover whistles sweet and clear." - William Cullen Bryant
  • "The plover is a bird of passage." - Henry David Thoreau

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