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Examples of “petrel” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use petrel, grouped by meaning.

noun Any of various black, gray or white seabirds that spend most of their life far out at sea.

  • A petrel glided low over the waves behind the fishing boat.
  • Storm petrels are among the smallest seabirds you will see offshore.
  • The cliffs are home to a large colony of petrels.