migratory
adjective
mi·gra·to·ry
ˈmī-grə-ˌtȯr-ē 
Examples of migratory in a Sentence
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers
migratory birds heading south for the winter
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European archaeologists theorize prehistoric humans used Quina scrapers while hunting migratory animals.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Watching the behavior of the migratory birds on the lake is fascinating.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Kathryn Albertson Park flourishes with migratory wildlife and peaceful areas to reflect on the beauty of nature.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
These hunters were focused on seasonal migratory prey such as reindeer, giant deer, horse and bison.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Watching the behavior of the migratory birds on the lake is fascinating.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Kathryn Albertson Park flourishes with migratory wildlife and peaceful areas to reflect on the beauty of nature.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
These hunters were focused on seasonal migratory prey such as reindeer, giant deer, horse and bison.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for migratory
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migratory. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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migratory
adjective
mi·gra·to·ry
ˈmī-grə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
: having a way of life that includes making migrations
migratory workers
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