birder

noun

bird·​er ˈbər-dər How to pronounce birder (audio)
1
: a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats
2
: a catcher or hunter of birds especially for market

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The pair, Stanford graduates involved in the back-to-the-land movement, were birders with a D.I.Y. sensibility. Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 There’s a speech in the final episode of the season, given by Aduba’s birder Metropolitan Police Department consultant Cordelia, that almost feels like a tribute to Braugher. Peter White, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 The refuge contains a wetland that draws birders from around the country. Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025 Chris, who has put his PhD on hold, passes his days as a birder. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birder

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of birder was in the 14th century

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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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