stork
word
Definition
A stork is a large wading bird with long legs and a long beak, often seen in wetlands. In stories and folklore, storks are also known for bringing babies to families.
Usage & Nuances
'Stork' is used mainly in scientific, nature, or folklore contexts. In Western stories, 'the stork brings the baby' is a common phrase about childbirth. The word is rarely used to refer to other birds.
Spanish: cigüeñaPortuguese (BR): cegonhaPortuguese (PT): cegonhaChinese (Simplified): 鹳Chinese (Traditional): 鸛Hindi: सारसArabic: اللقلقBengali: স্টর্ক - শামুক খেকো (পাখি)Russian: аистJapanese: コウノトリVietnamese: còKorean: 황새Turkish: leylekUrdu: سترکIndonesian: burung bangau
Example Sentences
The stork is a large bird with long legs.
basic
A stork can often be seen near lakes and rivers.
basic
The story says a baby is delivered by a stork.
basic
Have you heard the old tale about the stork bringing babies?
natural
A stork built its nest on our roof last spring.
natural
When I was a kid, I believed the stork story was real.
natural