solitary sandpiper

noun

1. a North American sandpiper, Tringa solitaria, of inland wetlands, having a brownish-gray, white-spotted back and whitish underparts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of solitary sandpiper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

It walks about on land actively and daintily, where it is said to resemble the solitary sandpiper.

From Project Gutenberg

The note reminded me somewhat of the loud song of the Kentucky warbler, and the Banker, of the note of the solitary sandpiper.

From Project Gutenberg

The solitary sandpiper comes again to preside briefly over the ponds—a lone, wild spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

The city boy who spends his vacation in the rural parts and fishes for dace, redfins or sunfish, knows the Solitary Sandpiper.

From Project Gutenberg