noun
lark
A small songbird known for its melodious singing.
A lark rises above the meadow, singing as it flies.
Etymology
The inherited Old English bird name already referred to the lark. The modern word preserves that name for the small songbird.
More examples
- We hear a lark singing somewhere in the grass.
- Several larks search the open field for seeds and insects.
- The lark's nest is hidden on the ground.
Forms
lark · larks
Similar words
- skylark
- A particular kind of lark known for singing in flight.
- songbird
- A broader term for birds known for musical calls.