meadowlark

American

[med-oh-lahrk] / ˈmɛd oʊˌlɑrk /

noun

any of several American songbirds of the genus Sturnella, of the family Icteridae, especially S. magna eastern meadowlark and S. neglecta western meadowlark, having a brownish and black back and wings and a yellow breast, noted for their clear, tuneful song.

meadowlark British

/ ˈmɛdəʊˌlɑːk /

noun

either of two North American yellow-breasted songbirds, Sturnella magna ( eastern meadowlark ) or S. neglecta ( western meadowlark ): family Icteridae (American orioles)

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Etymology

Origin of meadowlark

First recorded in 1605–15; meadow + lark ¹

Example Sentences

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I talked with Skipper a couple of weeks ago as he sat in the radiant high-rise office of his new venture, Meadowlark Media, a new podcast network he co-founded with former ESPNer Dan Le Batard.

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2023

Other legends, such as Meadowlark Lemon and the aforementioned Dunbar, were also household names in their day.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023

He then launched his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahl, and a podcast with Meadowlark Media.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2022

The following day, the newlyweds hosted a reception at the Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, in Vienna, Va., which was attended by 146 vaccinated guests.

From New York Times • May 27, 2022

It’s pretty, but as the sun continues to sink, I know Meadowlark will struggle in the fading light.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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