vulture
3 synonyms for vulture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals.
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 vulture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
circle like vultures
corporate vultures
Etymology
From Old French voutoir, from Latin vultur. It replaced the native Old English word for the bird, ufe.
Full origin of vulture →Frequently asked questions
What does “vulture” mean?
The word “vulture” means a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals. In plain terms, a scavenger bird, or (figuratively) someone who profits from others' bad luck.
How do you pronounce “vulture”?
“Vulture” is pronounced VUHLT-shuh (/ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vulture” in a sentence?
Here is “vulture” used in a sentence: “Vultures circled high above the carcass, waiting their turn.”
What part of speech is “vulture”?
“Vulture” is a noun.
Where does the word “vulture” come from?
The word “vulture” comes from Latin. From Old French voutoir, from Latin vultur. It replaced the native Old English word for the bird, ufe.
Is “vulture” a common word?
“Vulture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vulture” have?
“Vulture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals.
