bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er ˈbərd-ˌwä-chər How to pronounce bird-watcher (audio)
: birder sense 1

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Or, join the bird-watchers who enjoy the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, which sits on the Atlantic Flyway, a major thoroughfare for fall (and spring) bird migration. — Mitchell Gilburne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Big Oaks hosts about 6,000 deer, squirrel, and turkey hunters and anglers annually, with some 15,000 total visitors, including bird-watchers from around the world, according to former refuge manager Joe Robb, who retired last year. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers. — Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 Trails wind through black mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and scrub habitats popular with bird-watchers and hikers. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bird-watcher

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bird-watcher was in 1803

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bird-watcher

noun
bird-watch·​er
ˈbərd-ˌwäch-ər
: an observer of wild birds
bird-watch
-ˌwäch
verb
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