owl
word
/ˈaʊɫ/
owl
/ˈaʊl/
owl
Definition
A bird with a large head, big eyes, and a flat face, known for hunting at night and making a 'hoot' sound. Owls are often symbols of wisdom in many cultures.
Usage & Nuances
'Owl' appears in idioms such as 'night owl' (a person who stays up late) and is used as a symbol for wisdom. In biology, 'owl' can refer to various species, but sometimes 'owl' vs. 'barn owl' or 'horned owl' differ by species. Distinguish from 'hawk' or 'eagle' (daytime birds of prey).
Spanish: búho - lechuzaPortuguese (BR): corujaPortuguese (PT): corujaChinese (Simplified): 猫头鹰Chinese (Traditional): 貓頭鷹Hindi: उल्लूArabic: بومةBengali: পেঁچا - উল্লুRussian: соваJapanese: フクロウVietnamese: cúKorean: 부엉이 - 올빼미Turkish: baykuşUrdu: الوIndonesian: burung hantu
Example Sentences
The owl flies at night.
basic
I saw an owl in the tree.
basic
The owl makes a hooting sound.
basic
She's a real night owl, always studying until 2 a.m.
natural
An owl swooped silently over the field.
natural
People often say the owl is wise because it looks so serious.
natural