Enter the word for search

buzzard

/ˈbʌz.əd/

/ˈbʌz.ɚd/

Translations

buzzardnoun

buzzards

/ˈbʌz.əd/

/ˈbʌz.ɚd/

The buzzard soared high above the fields.

Канюк парил высоко над полями.

Synonyms

bird of prey

buzzardadjective

/ˈbʌz.əd/

/ˈbʌz.ɚd/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. 'buzzard feathers'.

buzzardnoun

A large bird of prey with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically found in the Old World, known for soaring in the sky while searching for food.

The buzzard circled high above the fields, scanning for any signs of movement below.

In North America, a colloquial term for a vulture, especially the turkey vulture.

The buzzard perched on the fence post, its bald head turning as it watched the road.

A contemptible, cantankerous, or rapacious person, especially an old man.

"Get off my porch, you old buzzard!" she shouted.

buzzardadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a buzzard; consisting of or derived from buzzards.

The ornithologist collected a buzzard feather for analysis.