sandpiper

/ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/

UK: /ˈsænd.paɪpə/

SÆND · paɪpɚ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Any of various small waders of the family Scolopacidae.

Etymology

From sand + piper.

Example Sentences

"Edmund had enjoyed a good gallop over the downs (setting up the sandpipers[.]"