Synonyms for

Stork

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

Definition

A stork is a large bird with long legs and a long beak that lives near water and eats small animals, fish, and frogs.

Synonyms & similar words

crane heron ibis egret flamingo pelican shorebird waterbird wader avian waterfowl fowl

Example sentences

  1. The stork built its nest on top of the chimney.
  2. I saw a stork flying over the lake.
  3. The stork waded through the shallow water to catch a fish.
  4. We learned about the stork's migration patterns in school.
  5. The stork is considered a symbol of fertility in some cultures.

Quotes

  • "A white stork on its neat legs marches sedately, looking neither right nor left." - Kenneth Grahame
  • "A stork is beautiful too." - Hans Christian Andersen
  • "Like a stork, you feel where home is." - Michael Ondaatje

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