Examples of “plover” in a Sentence

noun A plover is any of several wading birds belonging to the subfamily Charadriinae.

• A plover ran along the tideline, stopping every few steps to peck at the sand.
• The wetland reserve is home to several species of plover.
• We watched a plover circle overhead, calling loudly to warn us off its nest.

noun In Australia, a plover is a masked lapwing, a large ground-nesting bird often seen in parks and on sports fields.

• A plover swooped low over the cricket pitch, defending its nest.
• In Australia, the plover is a familiar sight on suburban lawns.
• Plovers are a common sight pecking about on park lawns and sports fields.