seagull
UK: ˈsiːɡʌl | US: ˈsiːɡʌl
n. a common coastal bird with white or grey feathers, long wings, and a loud call, often found near oceans or large bodies of water.
The word "seagull" is a straightforward compound of "sea" (Old English sǣ, meaning "large body of water") and "gull" (likely from Celtic gullan, referring to a noisy bird). The term reflects the bird's habitat and behavior, as gulls are commonly associated with coastal regions. Over time, "seagull" became the colloquial term for these birds, though ornithologists often prefer simply "gull."
A seagull swooped down to snatch a piece of bread from the pier.
The sound of seagulls is a familiar backdrop at the beach.
Seagulls circled above the fishing boat, waiting for scraps.
She tossed a cracker to the seagull perched on the railing.
The seagull's cry echoed across the harbor at dawn.