eagle
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for eagle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and excellent eyesight.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use eagle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French aigle, from Latin aquila — it replaced the native Old English word "earn" (still surviving as "erne").
Full origin of eagle →Frequently asked questions
What does “eagle” mean?
The word “eagle” means a large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and excellent eyesight. In plain terms, a large bird of prey — or, in golf, scoring two under par on a hole.
How do you pronounce “eagle”?
“Eagle” is pronounced EE-guhl (/ˈiːɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “eagle” in a sentence?
Here is “eagle” used in a sentence: “A bald eagle circled high above the river.”
What part of speech is “eagle”?
Depending on how it is used, “eagle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “eagle” come from?
The word “eagle” comes from Latin. From Old French aigle, from Latin aquila — it replaced the native Old English word "earn" (still surviving as "erne").
Is “eagle” a common word?
“Eagle” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “eagle” have?
“Eagle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and excellent eyesight.
What is the difference between an "eagle" and a "hawk"?
Both are birds of prey with hooked beaks and sharp eyesight, but eagles are generally much larger and more powerful than hawks, with longer wingspans. Size and strength are the main features that distinguish an eagle from a smaller hawk.
What is the difference between an "eagle" and a "birdie" in golf?
In golf, an "eagle" is a score of two strokes under par on a hole, while a "birdie" is one stroke under par. An eagle is therefore the better score of the two, being one stroke lower than a birdie.
What is better than an "eagle" in golf?
In golf, scoring an "albatross" (also called a double eagle) is better than an eagle, as it is three strokes under par on a single hole. An eagle is two under par, so an albatross beats it by one stroke.