fowl
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fowl
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.