snowy owl
noun
a diurnal, Arctic and subarctic owl, Nyctea scandiaca, having white plumage with dark brown markings.
snowy owls
-
pluralof snowy owl.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Male snowy owls are usually all white, while females are flecked with brown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
She said snowy owls that fly south often prefer flat, open terrain such as airports where they can more easily hunt small prey.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Hares play key roles in the Arctic ecosystem, munching on local plants before being munched on themselves by arctic wolves, arctic foxes, gulls, and snowy owls.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 13, 2022
After decades studying snowy owls, Weidensaul still feels awe: “This is a piece of the Arctic in downtown DC — you’re not going to see a polar bear walking in front of the White House.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
"To fly away up to the iceberg country, where the snowy owls live!"
From The Merryweathers by Julia Ward Richards
