noun

stork

stawk

Stork (noun) means a large long-legged wading bird with a long straight bill. Example: “A pair of storks nested on the old chimney every spring.”

noun

A large long-legged wading bird with a long straight bill.

"A pair of storks nested on the old chimney every spring."

How to Use Stork

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tall wading bird, famously the folk-tale bringer of new babies.

Common pairings

nesting stork the stork brought

Word Forms

storks plural, Storks plural

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Etymology

From Old English storc, an old Germanic word shared with Dutch stork and German Storch.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for stork

work cork fork pork dork bork Mork spork

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “stork” mean?

The word “stork” means a large long-legged wading bird with a long straight bill. In plain terms, a tall wading bird, famously the folk-tale bringer of new babies.

How do you pronounce “stork”?

“Stork” is pronounced stawk (/stɔɹk/ in IPA).

How do you use “stork” in a sentence?

Here is “stork” used in a sentence: “A pair of storks nested on the old chimney every spring.”

What part of speech is “stork”?

“Stork” is a noun.

Where does the word “stork” come from?

The word “stork” comes from Old English. From Old English storc, an old Germanic word shared with Dutch stork and German Storch.