Goose

Pronunciation: /ɡus/

Definitions of goose

noun a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill

Example Sentences

A1 The goose waddled across the pond.

A2 I saw a flock of geese flying south for the winter.

B1 The farmer raised geese for their eggs and meat.

B2 The honking of the geese could be heard from a distance.

C1 The majestic Canadian goose is known for its distinctive markings.

C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the endangered species of geese.

Examples of goose in a Sentence

formal The farmer raised a flock of geese on his property.

informal I saw a goose waddling around the park yesterday.

slang That guy is such a silly goose, always making jokes.

figurative Her speech was like water off a goose's back, it didn't affect him at all.

Grammatical Forms of goose

• past tense: went
• plural: geese
• comparative: goosier
• superlative: goosiest
• present tense: go
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: have gone
• continuous tense: going
• singular: goose
• positive degree: goose
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of goose

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'goose' originated from the Old English word 'gōs' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gans'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'goose' has retained its basic meaning of a large waterfowl but has also been used in various idioms and expressions, such as 'silly goose' or 'to cook someone's goose'.