Game Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Any bird (as grouse or pheasant) that is hunted for sport.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The park is famous for its game birds, attracting hunters from all over the world to shoot pheasants and partridges.
- In many countries, game birds like quails and doves are regulated by laws that dictate the hunting season.
- To cook the perfect game bird requires a combination of skills, patience, and quality ingredients.
- Grouse is a game bird that is traditionally hunted in the uplands of the United Kingdom.
- The majestic peacock is surprisingly a type of game bird that has been hunted since ancient times.