falconer

noun

Definition of falconernext
as in birder

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Recent Examples of falconer Saker falcon For thousands of years, falconers have prized the lightning-fast and saker falcon (Falco cherrug). — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026 Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 June 2026 His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds. — ABC News, 26 May 2026 The population was restored in Minnesota with the help of local falconers, the Midwest Peregrine Society and the agency's Nongame Wildlife Program, which supports the state's rare and vulnerable wildlife species. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for falconer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falconer
  1. birder
  2. fowler
  3. archer
  4. hawker
  5. trapper
Noun
  • Since then, Tenorio has become a regular birder and volunteer at events.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • The loss concerns an avid birder like Gang.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Definition of birder
Noun
  • The Fowlers have three children — including a son and daughter who are also Chapman alumni — 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and divide their time between residences on the East and West Coasts.
    — Orange County Register, Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2017
Definition of fowler
Noun
  • At times, Richie can be defiant and at other times respectful, depending on the circumstances, deepening his innate affinity with the archer.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • In recurve bow events, an archer will stand over 70 meters away from their target.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Definition of archer
Noun
  • The peanut hawkers at sports venues over a century ago wouldn’t recognize the diversity of food—or seating types—in today’s modern stadium.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • When Dean Fuleihan was first deputy mayor under Bill de Blasio, Fuleihan spearheaded a very effective multi-agency enforcement plan that put the hawkers out of business.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
Definition of hawker
Noun
  • In the summer of 2019, Parker started dating local hog trapper Wade Griffin, but their relationship started deteriorating just a few months later.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • In 2019, Taylor Parker began a relationship with Wade Griffin, a roofer and hog trapper living in northeast Texas.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 12 June 2026
Definition of trapper

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