Waterfowl

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtərfaʊl/

Definitions of waterfowl

noun a type of bird that is typically found near bodies of water, such as ducks, geese, and swans

Example Sentences

A1 Waterfowl are birds that live near water.

A2 I saw a group of waterfowl swimming in the pond.

B1 Many waterfowl migrate to warmer climates during the winter.

B2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the habitats of waterfowl.

C1 Ornithologists study the behavior and migration patterns of waterfowl.

C2 The wetlands provide a crucial breeding ground for various species of waterfowl.

Examples of waterfowl in a Sentence

formal Waterfowl are birds that are adapted to aquatic environments.

informal I love watching waterfowl at the pond near my house.

slang Those waterfowl sure know how to make a splash!

figurative The team of waterfowl glided effortlessly through the competition.

Grammatical Forms of waterfowl

• plural: waterfowls
• comparative: more waterfowl
• superlative: most waterfowl
• present tense: waterfowl
• future tense: will waterfowl
• perfect tense: have waterfowled
• continuous tense: is waterfowling
• singular: waterfowl
• positive degree: waterfowl
• infinitive: to waterfowl
• gerund: waterfowling
• participle: waterfowled

Origin and Evolution of waterfowl

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'waterfowl' originated from the combination of 'water' and 'fowl' to refer to birds that frequent bodies of water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'waterfowl' has become widely used to describe a variety of aquatic birds such as ducks, geese, and swans, reflecting the evolution of language and the categorization of bird species.