seagull
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.”
How to use seagull
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday word for the large white-and-grey birds common at beaches and harbours.
Ornithologists usually just say "gull" — "seagull" isn't a precise species name, since many gulls live far from the sea.
Word forms
seagulled past tense, seagulls plural, Seagulls plural, seagulls singular
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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.