willet

/ˈwɪlɪt/ or /ˈwɪlɪt/ (UK), /ˈwɪlət/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shorebird or a young of a curlew, often associated with coastal wetlands.

“During low tide, we spotted a willet foraging for food in the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • curlew
  • shorebird

Antonyms

  • landbird