turkey
word
Definition
A turkey is a large bird often raised for meat, especially eaten on special holidays in some countries. “Turkey” can also mean the country called Türkiye, depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, this means the bird. In writing, lowercase “turkey” usually means the animal, while uppercase “Turkey” refers to the country. In informal American English, “a turkey” can also mean something that fails badly, such as a bad movie, but that use is less basic.
Example Sentences
That turkey is very big.
basic
I thought you meant Turkey the country, not turkey the bird.
natural
We ate turkey for dinner.
basic
We’re having turkey again this holiday, just like every year.
natural
She wants to visit Turkey next year.
basic
The movie was a total turkey, but we laughed the whole time.
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