tropicbird

/ˈtɹɒ.pɪkˌbɜɹd/

Meanings

noun

Any of the various seabirds of the family Phaethontidae, typically found in the open ocean in the tropics

Examples :

"While vacationing on a tropical island, we saw a beautiful tropicbird soaring above the ocean, its long white tail feathers trailing behind it. "

Related Words

tropics noun

/ˈtrɑpɪks/ /ˈtroʊpɪks/

The region of the Earth centred on the equator and lying between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and characterized by a hot climate.

"Many exotic fruits like mangoes and pineapples grow well in the tropics. "

trailing verb

/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/

To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

"The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

feathers noun

/ˈfɛðərz/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

seabirds noun

/ˈsiːbɜːrdz/

Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

"Seabirds like seagulls and albatrosses often follow fishing boats hoping to find food. "

island noun

/ˈaɪ̯lənd/

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

"My family took a trip to the island for a relaxing vacation. "

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

soaring verb

/ˈsɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈsoʊrɪŋ/

To fly high with little effort, like a bird.

"The kite soared gracefully in the wind, effortlessly rising high above the park. "

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

tropical noun

/ˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˈtrɒpɪkəl/

A tropical plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many tropicals, including hibiscus and plumeria. "

vacationing verb

/veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ /vəˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/

To spend or take a vacation.

"This year, we’re vacationing in Mexico."