Pronunciation: /ˈskaɪˌlɑːrk/

Definitions of skylark

noun a small brown bird known for its melodious song and acrobatic flight

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a skylark flying high in the sky.

A2 The skylark's beautiful song filled the meadow with joy.

B1 The skylark is known for its melodious singing and aerial displays.

B2 Many poets have been inspired by the skylark's graceful flight and sweet song.

C1 The skylark's intricate mating rituals are a sight to behold.

C2 Ornithologists study the behavior of skylarks in their natural habitat to better understand their ecology.

verb to frolic or engage in playful behavior

Example Sentences

A1 I skylark with my friends at the park.

A2 The children skylarked in the playground.

B1 She loves to skylark around and have fun.

B2 During the picnic, we skylarked by playing games and telling jokes.

C1 The actors skylarked on stage, improvising their lines.

C2 Despite the seriousness of the situation, he couldn't resist skylarking and making everyone laugh.

Examples of skylark in a Sentence

formal The skylark is known for its melodious song and impressive aerial displays.

informal I love watching skylarks soar high in the sky, singing their hearts out.

slang Check out that skylark showing off its acrobatic moves up there!

figurative Her laughter filled the room like a skylark's song on a sunny morning.

Grammatical Forms of skylark

past tense

skylarked

plural

skylarks

comparative

more skylark

superlative

most skylark

present tense

skylarks

future tense

will skylark

perfect tense

have skylarked

continuous tense

is skylarking

singular

skylark

positive degree

skylark

infinitive

to skylark

gerund

skylarking

participle

skylarked

Origin and Evolution of skylark

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'skylark' originated from the Old Norse word 'skylarge', meaning 'play', which evolved into 'skylark' in English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the playful behavior of the bird, the term 'skylark' later extended to refer to any carefree or playful activity, and eventually became a verb meaning to frolic or engage in playful behavior.