fowl
4 synonyms for fowl, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bird, especially one raised or hunted for food, such as chickens, ducks, or geese.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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gamefowl
wildfowl
How to use fowl
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wild fowl
waterfowl
fowl and game
Etymology
From Old English fugol, "bird" — related to the verb "fly," since a fowl was originally just any flying creature.
Full origin of fowl →Frequently asked questions
What does “fowl” mean?
The word “fowl” means a bird, especially one raised or hunted for food, such as chickens, ducks, or geese. In plain terms, a bird, especially poultry raised for food.
How do you pronounce “fowl”?
“Fowl” is pronounced fowl (/faʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fowl” in a sentence?
Here is “fowl” used in a sentence: “The farm raised fowl for eggs and meat.”
What is another word for “fowl”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fowl” include gamefowl, poultry and wildfowl.
What part of speech is “fowl”?
Depending on how it is used, “fowl” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “fowl” come from?
The word “fowl” comes from Old English. From Old English fugol, "bird" — related to the verb "fly," since a fowl was originally just any flying creature.
How many meanings does “fowl” have?
“Fowl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bird, especially one raised or hunted for food, such as chickens, ducks, or geese.
