starlings (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
Definition
A type of bird known for its distinctive plumage and ability to mimic other sounds, often found in large groups.
Examples
The starling perched on the windowsill, singing a melody that sounded surprisingly like a car alarm.
A murmuration of starlings is a breathtaking sight, with thousands of birds moving in unison.
The farmer complained about the starlings eating his crops, but the birds' beauty made them hard to dislike.
How to Use starlings
- a flock of starlings (noun phrase)
- a group of starlings — "The park was filled with a flock of starlings, their iridescent feathers glistening in the sunlight."
- starling murmuration (noun phrase)
- a large group of starlings flying together — "The starling murmuration was a breathtaking sight, with thousands of birds moving in unison."
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