duck call

noun

: a device for imitating the calls of ducks

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And, there's pictures of me as a baby with a duck call in my mouth. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025 As the sky darkened and duck calls filled the sky, their number appeared as a shadowed cloud approaching the rice fields. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025 Phil founded Duck Commander, a company that made duck calls and other products. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025 The now 53-year-old businessman had ambitions that extended beyond duck calls and camouflage. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026 Robertson founded Duck Commander, a business making duck calls and other duck hunting supplies. — Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 In addition to duck calls, the company expanded into selling a variety of other products under other brand names, such as fishing equipment, deer calls and even truck accessories. — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 25 May 2025 Enter Duckman Riley Green sent a duck call echoing through Nissan Stadium, summoning every eligible bachelorette. — Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of duck call was in 1872

Rhymes for duck call

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“Duck call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duck%20call. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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