game bird

Noun

Meaning

any bird (as grouse or pheasant) that is hunted for sport

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

partridge turkey quail petrel pavo puffin pheasant woodcock cygnet gallinacean waterfowl

Hypernyms

game gallinacean gallinaceous bird

Hyponyms

partridge duck grouse phasianid tinamou

Examples

Chris Butz launched a new business in late 2016 with hopes of connecting clients to the outdoor opportunities available in Leelanau County — and he plans to do just that on a 120-acre game bird preserve on Hoxie Road. Source: Internet

Hunting of big game, upland game and migratory game bird will be allowed. Source: Internet

The statewide turkey hunting season opens later this month, giving hunters a chance to harvest this magnificent game bird. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

game away home game bag game ball game birds game board game board feature