sandpiper
Americannoun
noun
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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
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any other bird of the family Scolopacidae, which includes snipes and woodcocks
Etymology
Origin of sandpiper
Example Sentences
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The tornado that hit the coastal city had winds of just 75 mph, though it was enough to damage 25 mobile homes at Sandpiper Village as well as surrounding trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023
We learn during that phone conversation that Kim did not take the Sandpiper Crossing settlement money.
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2022
The mission is to get the Sandpiper Crossing class-action lawsuit settled so that Jimmy can finally get the payout he deserves for finding the case, and that Howard snatched away from him.
From Salon • May 24, 2022
The estuary mudflats provide an especially nutrient-rich biofilm for species like the Western Sandpiper, but the delicate balance of this ecosystem and the species it supports is under threat.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2022
“When did Sandpiper Elementary get a drama club?”
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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