Loon

Pronunciation: /luːn/

Definitions of loon

noun a large diving bird with a long neck, a sharp pointed bill, and a haunting cry

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a loon swimming in the lake.

A2 The loon's haunting call echoed across the water.

B1 The loon is known for its distinctive black and white coloring.

B2 During the summer, loons can be found nesting along the shores of the lake.

C1 Scientists study the behavior of loons to better understand their migratory patterns.

C2 The loon population has been declining in recent years due to habitat loss.

Examples of loon in a Sentence

formal The loon is a type of waterfowl known for its distinctive calls and behaviors.

informal I saw a loon diving for fish in the lake earlier today.

slang That guy is a total loon, always coming up with crazy ideas.

figurative Her mind was like a loon, constantly diving into deep thoughts and resurfacing with new perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of loon

• past tense: looned
• plural: loons
• comparative: loonier
• superlative: looniest
• present tense: loon
• future tense: will loon
• perfect tense: have looned
• continuous tense: is looning
• singular: loon
• positive degree: loon
• infinitive: to loon
• gerund: looning
• participle: looning

Origin and Evolution of loon

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'loon' originated from Middle English 'loun' which meant a worthless person or a lazy fellow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'loon' shifted from referring to a lazy person to describing a crazy or eccentric individual. In modern usage, 'loon' often refers to a foolish or eccentric person, particularly in North American English.