1. A wading bird with long, slender legs, a long curved bill, and typically black-and-white plumage, found in shallow waters and wetlands.
Usage: Usually singular or plural; refers to birds of the genus Recurvirostra

Examples

• The avocet waded through the shallow pond, searching for small fish and insects.
• Birdwatchers spotted a pair of avocets nesting near the marsh.
• The avocet's distinctive upturned bill helps it feed in shallow water.
• Several avocets gathered at the wetland reserve during migration season.
• The elegant avocet is a common sight along coastal estuaries.