seagull

noun

sea·​gull ˈsē-ˌgəl How to pronounce seagull (audio)
: a gull frequenting the sea
broadly : gull

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For the Birds 2 hr 28 min ago There's no word yet on the first vote, but the internet has been loving their view of a seagull that has been practically glued to its spot by the Sistine Chapel chimney (the bird was even on it at one point). Maria Pasquini, People.com, 7 May 2025 Someone had just brought in a seagull that had been hit by a car. Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025 How to Stream the Oscar-Winning Movie Social media users shared humorous reactions to the scene of the curious seagulls. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 8 May 2025 Since livestream cameras went up early on Wednesday, a handful of seagulls, including a seagull chick, hopped around the church's chimney, entertaining onlookers in the Vatican and those watching from screens at home. Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seagull

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seagull was in 1542

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“Seagull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seagull. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

sea gull

noun
: a gull that lives near the sea

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