noun
seagull
SEE-guhl
Seagull (noun) means a common name for various white and grey coastal birds with long wings, often seen scavenging near water. Example: “Seagulls swooped down to snatch chips from tourists' hands.”
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A common name for various white and grey coastal birds with long wings, often seen scavenging near water.
"Seagulls swooped down to snatch chips from tourists' hands."
How to use seagull
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday word for the large white-and-grey birds common at beaches and harbours.
Common mistake
Ornithologists usually just say "gull" — "seagull" isn't a precise species name, since many gulls live far from the sea.
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Word forms
- Plural
- seagulls
- Third person singular
- seagulls
- Past tense
- seagulled
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_____ swooped down to snatch chips from tourists' hands.
Etymology
From sea + gull.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “seagull” mean?
The word “seagull” means a common name for various white and grey coastal birds with long wings, often seen scavenging near water. In plain terms, the everyday word for the large white-and-grey birds common at beaches and harbours.
How do you pronounce “seagull”?
“Seagull” is pronounced SEE-guhl (/ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ in IPA).
How do you use “seagull” in a sentence?
Here is “seagull” used in a sentence: “Seagulls swooped down to snatch chips from tourists' hands.”
What part of speech is “seagull”?
“Seagull” is a noun.
