woodlark

American  

[wood-lahrk] / ˈwʊdˌlɑrk /

noun

1. a small, European songbird, Lullula arborea, noted for its song in flight.

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woodlark British  

/ ˈwʊdˌlɑːk /

noun

1. an Old World lark, Lullula arborea, similar to but slightly smaller than the skylark

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Etymology

Origin of woodlark

First recorded in 1275–1325, woodlark is from the Middle English word wodelarke. See wood ¹, lark ¹

Example Sentences

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woodlark

This also prompted protected species, such as woodlark and nightjar, to breed successfully on the restored heath.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

The wild, flat landscapes dotted with gorse and heather are known for their wildlife, including rare species like the sand lizard, woodlark and silver-studded blue butterfly.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

The man should get a nightjar, a pipit, a woodlark and a warbler and put them in the studio.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 29, 2010

There also are many birds, throstle, thrush and nightingale, goldfinch and woodlark, which sing merrily day and night.

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen

Many birds which become silent about Midsummer reassume their notes again in September; as the thrush, blackbird, woodlark, willow-wren, etc.; hence August is by much the most mute month, the spring, summer, and autumn through.

From The Natural History of Selborne by White, Gilbert