Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Sandpiper

//ˈsænd.paɪpɚ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various small waders of the family Scolopacidae.

    "Edmund had enjoyed a good gallop over the downs (setting up the sandpipers[.]"

  2. 2
    any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers wordnet

Etymology

From sand + piper.

See also for "sandpiper"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: sandpiper