Synonyms

sandpiper

American

[sand-pahy-per] / ˈsændˌpaɪ pɛr /

noun

any of numerous shore-inhabiting birds of the family Scolopacidae, related to the plovers, typically having a slender bill and a piping call.

sandpiper British

/ ˈsændˌpaɪpə /

noun

any of numerous N hemisphere shore birds of the genera Tringa, Calidris, etc, typically having a long slender bill and legs and cryptic plumage: family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes
any other bird of the family Scolopacidae, which includes snipes and woodcocks

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Etymology

Origin of sandpiper

First recorded in 1665–75; sand + piper

Example Sentences

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If you visit the Sandpiper, which is on the Harrison River next to a golf course, consider splurging on the luxury nature cabins with impressive views of the looming Cheam Mountains.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

One person was injured in the incident at the Sandpiper Village mobile home park in Carpinteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Jesse also appears in this episode, right after Kim and Jimmy sign their divorce papers and he taunts Kim for refusing her share of the Sandpiper settlement money.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2022

Sandpiper eggs come to peaks, in the manner of teardrops. Owls plop out tight spheres not unlike ping-pong balls.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2017

I walked the familiar path to Sandpiper Elementary two blocks away.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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