1. Plural of booby; seabirds of the gannet family, found in tropical and subtropical oceans, known for their white and dark plumage and diving ability.
Usage: Standard zoological term; Often used in wildlife and nature contexts

Examples

• The boobies dove dramatically into the water to catch fish.
• We observed several boobies nesting on the rocky island.
• Blue-footed boobies are famous for their bright blue feet.
• The boobies performed their distinctive courtship dance on the beach.
• Photographers traveled to the Galápagos to photograph the rare boobies.