Terns Meaning in English
word · lemma: tern
Definition
Terns are slender, graceful seabirds with long wings and forked tails that usually live near the sea, rivers, or lakes.
Usage & Nuances
'Terns' is the plural of 'tern' and is always used for two or more birds. They're often confused with gulls but are smaller, slimmer, and often seen diving for fish. Used mostly in birdwatching and nature contexts.
Spanish: charranesPortuguese (BR): trinta-réisPortuguese (PT): trinta-réisChinese (Simplified): 燕鸥Chinese (Traditional): 燕鷗Hindi: टर्न (एक प्रकार का समुद्री पक्षी)Arabic: خطافات البحرBengali: টার্ন - সামুদ্রিক পাখি (টার্ন)Russian: крачкиJapanese: アジサシVietnamese: nhạn biểnKorean: 제비갈매기Turkish: sumrularUrdu: چڑیے (ٹرن) - ٹرنIndonesian: burung dara laut
Example Sentences
We saw many terns flying near the beach.
basic
Terns have long, pointed wings and forked tails.
basic
Hundreds of terns gather on the sandbar every summer.
natural
It’s amazing to watch terns dive quickly into the water for fish.
natural
The nature guide explained how terns migrate thousands of miles each year.
natural
The terns are looking for small fish to eat.
basic