Word
heron
US/ˈhɛɹən/
UK/hˈɛɹən/
Definition
n. a large bird with long legs and a long neck that lives near water. It usually stands very still while waiting to catch fish with its sharp beak.
n. a large, long-legged wading bird belonging to the family Ardeidae, typically inhabiting wetlands and coastal regions. Characterised by a long S-shaped neck and a sharp, spear-like bill used for hunting aquatic prey.
Examples
“A grey heron stands perfectly still by the lake.”
“The heron waited patiently in the shallow water before suddenly striking at a passing fish with its beak.”
“As the sun began to set over the marshlands, the solitary heron took flight, its broad wings beating slowly against the darkening sky as it moved toward its nesting site.”
Examples
simple
“A grey heron stands perfectly still by the lake.”
contextual
“The heron waited patiently in the shallow water before suddenly striking at a passing fish with its beak.”
complex
“As the sun began to set over the marshlands, the solitary heron took flight, its broad wings beating slowly against the darkening sky as it moved toward its nesting site.”
Real-World Examples
“Their return would also benefit other species which depend on healthy wetland habitats including herons and birds of prey, they added.” Scan code
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