Pronunciation: /kəˈnɑrd/
noun a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report, or rumor
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.
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.
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