gobbler

1 of 2

noun (1)

gob·​bler ˈgä-blər How to pronounce gobbler (audio)
: a male turkey

gobbler

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that gobbles

Examples of gobbler in a Sentence

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Noun
Texas turkey hunters could see a strong season with mature gobblers. Matt Wyatt, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026 The Gators have a frontcourt with four 6-foot-9 or taller rebound gobblers. Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026 Sometimes though, a gobbler might not be close enough or fired up enough to respond to your hoot. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026 Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gobbler

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1725, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gobbler was circa 1725

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“Gobbler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobbler. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

gobbler

noun
gob·​bler
ˈgäb-lər
: a male turkey

called also tom, turkey-cock

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