bird-watch

verb

bird-watched; bird-watching; bird-watches

Examples of bird-watch in a Sentence

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Leading the investigation is the eccentric, bird-watching detective Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba), who must wade through dozens of suspects, motives and potential murder weapons to solve the mystery of Mr. Wynter’s death. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Raft or canoe along the Rio Grande from several access points along FM 170 or make time to bird-watch the more than 300 avian species in the park. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 Related Articles Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching In the February garden, take these steps to protect plants from erosion before rains That’s what drew Florence Phillips, of Denver, to look for a roommate. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 Along with taking us birding in Fossil Park, librarian Andrew told us about the bird-watching kits available for checkout in the library system. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bird-watch

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from bird-watcher

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bird-watch was in 1938

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“Bird-watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird-watch. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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