noun Download 🔗Share Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, of the family Recurvirostridae, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet. Examples : "While birdwatching at the marsh, we spotted an avocet gracefully wading in the shallow water, using its upturned bill to search for food. " animal bird nature biology environment ecology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading