Seagull
(noun)
A type of bird that is found near the sea, with a distinctive white body and gray wings.
Origin:
17th century: a blend of sea + gull.
Examples:
- The seagulls were a common sight along the coastline, swooping and diving for fish.
- The seagulls cried noisily as they circled overhead.
- The seagulls stole food from beachgoers, causing annoyance and amusement.
- The seagulls were a symbol of the sea, inspiring poetry and art.
- The seagulls nested on cliffs and cliffsides, making their homes in the crevices.