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

So calls the woodlark in the grove, His little, faithful mate to cheer, At once ’tis music—and ’tis love.

From The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham by Burns, Robert

I may just mention that the linnet will learn the song of some other birds, notably that of the woodlark.

From Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites by Stables, Gordon