Pronunciation: /kəˈnɑrd/

Definitions of canard

noun a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report, or rumor

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a funny canard about a talking duck.

A2 The children enjoyed reading a book about a magical canard.

B1 The journalist investigated a political canard spreading false information.

B2 The company used a clever canard in their marketing campaign to attract customers.

C1 The author wrote a satirical novel filled with canards to critique society.

C2 The diplomat used a strategic canard to mislead the public during the negotiations.

Examples of canard in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious canard a l'orange for the dinner party.

informal I tried a new recipe for canard last night and it turned out really well.

slang Let's grab some canard from that new French restaurant down the street.

figurative His excuse for being late was just a canard to cover up his real reason.

Grammatical Forms of canard

past tense

canarded

plural

canards

comparative

more canard

superlative

most canard

present tense

canards

future tense

will canard

perfect tense

have canarded

continuous tense

is canarding

singular

canard

positive degree

canard

infinitive

to canard

gerund

canarding

participle

canarding

Origin and Evolution of canard

First Known Use: 1840 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'canard' originates from the French language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a hoax or false rumor, the word 'canard' has evolved to also mean a type of aircraft or a type of duck known for its distinctive quack.