Stormy Petrel

Pronunciation: /ˈstɔrmi ˈpɛtrəl/

Definitions of stormy petrel

noun a type of seabird known for its ability to predict storms at sea

Example Sentences

A1 A stormy petrel is a type of bird that lives near the ocean.

A2 The stormy petrel is known for its ability to weather harsh storms at sea.

B1 Sailors used to believe that seeing a stormy petrel meant bad luck was coming.

B2 The stormy petrel is a symbol of freedom and resilience in many cultures.

C1 Scientists study the migration patterns of stormy petrels to better understand their behavior.

C2 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitats of stormy petrels around the world.

Examples of stormy petrel in a Sentence

formal The stormy petrel is a small seabird known for its ability to predict storms at sea.

informal I heard that the stormy petrel is like a little weather forecaster for sailors.

slang That stormy petrel sure knows how to sniff out trouble on the high seas.

figurative She was like a stormy petrel, always sensing when things were about to go wrong.

Grammatical Forms of stormy petrel

• plural: stormy petrels
• comparative: more stormy petrel
• superlative: most stormy petrel
• present tense: stormy petrels
• future tense: will stormy petrel
• perfect tense: have stormy petreled
• continuous tense: are stormy petreling
• singular: stormy petrel
• positive degree: stormy petrel
• infinitive: to stormy petrel
• gerund: stormy petreling
• participle: stormy petreled

Origin and Evolution of stormy petrel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stormy petrel' originated from the name of the bird known as the 'petrel' which is often seen flying near stormy seas.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the bird species, 'stormy petrel' later evolved to be used metaphorically to describe a person who stirs up trouble or controversy, much like the bird's association with stormy weather.