woodpecker
4 synonyms for woodpecker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bird with a strong, pointed beak that it uses to peck holes in tree trunks, searching for insects or making a nest.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A compound of "wood" and "pecker," describing its habit of pecking into wood.
Full origin of woodpecker →Frequently asked questions
What does “woodpecker” mean?
The word “woodpecker” means a bird with a strong, pointed beak that it uses to peck holes in tree trunks, searching for insects or making a nest. In plain terms, a tree-dwelling bird famous for hammering its beak into wood, both to find food and to signal or nest.
How do you pronounce “woodpecker”?
“Woodpecker” is pronounced WUUD-peh-kuh (/ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “woodpecker” in a sentence?
Here is “woodpecker” used in a sentence: “We could hear a woodpecker drumming on a hollow tree in the distance.”
What is another word for “woodpecker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “woodpecker” include speight and spight.
What part of speech is “woodpecker”?
“Woodpecker” is a noun.
