skylark
Skylark (noun) means a small brown European bird known for singing while flying high in the air. Example: “A skylark sang overhead as we walked across the meadow.”
How to use skylark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA songbird that sings high in the sky — or, informally, to mess about playfully.
Word forms
skylarked past tense, skylarks plural, skylarks singular
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A _____ sang overhead as we walked across the meadow.
Etymology
From "sky" plus "lark" (the bird); the verb sense arose around 1809 among sailors, possibly influenced by a northern English dialect word for "to play".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “skylark” mean?
The word “skylark” means a small brown European bird known for singing while flying high in the air. In plain terms, a songbird that sings high in the sky — or, informally, to mess about playfully.
How do you pronounce “skylark”?
“Skylark” is pronounced SKEYE-lahk (/ˈskaɪlɑɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “skylark” in a sentence?
Here is “skylark” used in a sentence: “A skylark sang overhead as we walked across the meadow.”
What part of speech is “skylark”?
Depending on how it is used, “skylark” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “skylark” come from?
The word “skylark” dates back to around 1809. From "sky" plus "lark" (the bird); the verb sense arose around 1809 among sailors, possibly influenced by a northern English dialect word for "to play".
How many meanings does “skylark” have?
“Skylark” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small brown European bird known for singing while flying high in the air.
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