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owl
[oul]
noun
any of numerous, chiefly nocturnal birds of prey, of the order Strigiformes, having a broad head with large, forward-directed eyes that are usually surrounded by disks of modified feathers: many populations are diminishing owing to loss of habitat.
one of a breed of domestic pigeons having an owllike appearance.
a person of owllike solemnity or appearance.
adjective
operating late at night or all night.
an owl train.
owl
/ aʊl /
noun
any nocturnal bird of prey of the order Strigiformes, having large front-facing eyes, a small hooked bill, soft feathers, and a short neck
any of various breeds of owl-like fancy domestic pigeon (esp the African owl, Chinese owl, and English owl )
a person who looks or behaves like an owl, esp in having a solemn manner
Other Word Forms
- owllike adjective
- owl-like adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of owl1
Word History and Origins
Origin of owl1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Singh was a night owl for most of her life, often staying up until the early morning hours and waking at noon.
The Original Pantry opened in 1924 and built its Los Angeles legacy on its 24-hour service, becoming a familiar haunt for night owls.
Perhaps surprisingly, owls and dogs make good ringbearers, but children often have "no idea what's going on at all", she says.
A great horned owl found itself in a seriously sticky situation after becoming stuck in a glue trap in Orange County, rendering it both flightless and food-less.
It was now a cold, silent night, broken only by snores, the occasional yelp of someone dreaming, and the hoot of a single owl.
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