Egret (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The majestic egret waded through the shallow waters of the lake, its long plumes swaying gently in the breeze.
- In the wetlands, a flock of egrets could be seen, their snowy feathers glowing in the early morning sun.
- The breeding season had begun, and the egret's normally plain plumage was now adorned with beautiful, flowing plumes.
- A lone egret stood at the water's edge, its long neck scanning the surface for signs of fish or other prey.
- As the sun set over the marsh, a group of egrets settled in for the night, their white feathers glowing like ghosts in the fading light.