seabird

noun

sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd How to pronounce seabird (audio)
: a bird (such as a gull or an albatross) frequenting the open ocean

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Environmental groups, including Greenpeace UK, have voiced concerns over potential harm to marine wildlife, particularly whales, dolphins, and seabirds. Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Most seabird species avoid such fates by choosing to live in safer neighborhoods. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 What's happening: Biologists typically conduct the annual surveys from December through January, flying at 200 feet to count seabirds and marine mammals along Washington's inland marine waters, per state wildlife officials. Melissa Santos, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 Watching boating trip in Ventry, County Kerry, to see whales, dolphins, seals, and a variety of seabirds with an onboard wildlife guide before landing for a half-day on Great Blasket Island. Yvonne Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seabird

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First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seabird was in 1564

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“Seabird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seabird. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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seabird

noun
sea·​bird ˈsē-ˌbərd How to pronounce seabird (audio)
: a bird (as a gull or an albatross) that lives on or near the open ocean

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