What does WADER mean?
Wader
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: a bird that is typically found near water and has long legs and a long neck, such as a heron or stork; a person who wades through water
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈweɪdər/, UK: /ˈweɪdə/
- Origin and Usage: The word "wader" originated in the early 17th century from the verb "wade," which means to walk through water. It was first used to describe birds that wade through water to catch fish and other prey. Later, it was also used to refer to people who wade through water, such as fishermen and hunters. Today, the word "wader" is commonly used to describe a group of long-legged birds that live near water, including herons, storks, and egrets.
- Synonyms: waterbird, wading bird
- Related Words: egret, heron, stork, crane, ibis
- Example Sentences:
- Yesterday, she saw a beautiful wader near the lake.
- The fisherman put on his waders and waded into the river.
- The wetlands are home to a variety of wading birds, including herons, storks, and ibises.
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