Birdwatcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Birdwatcher is a noun meaning (birdwatching) A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.
Meaning
(birdwatching) A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.
More Meanings
- (slang) A person who enjoys watching rocket launches.
- (slang, humorous) A person, especially a male, who delights in watching women.
Example Sentences
It seems these days that as much as bird-watchers need birds, the birds may need the bird-watchers.
Alec Warner was gazing like a bird-watcher at Charmian, who plucked at the rug round her knees, waiting to tell her own story.
[…] particularly those carrying astronauts, are the area's major drawing power, and each "advertised" shoot brings thousands of space age "birdwatchers".
In fact, on this night, the birdwatching is over for everyone, for the firing is cancelled. Nobody notifies birdwatchers officially, of course, so the exodus is scattered and gradual.
Word Forms
- birdwatchers
- bird watcher
Synonyms for birdwatcher
Depending on context, synonyms include birder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include birders, ornithologists, watchers, birdwatching, birder, birdspotter.
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