1. a large bird of prey with broad wings and a soaring flight
2. a vulture
Usage: chiefly British
3. a contemptible or rapacious person
Usage: informal

Examples

• The buzzard circled high above the field looking for prey.
• We watched a buzzard soar effortlessly on the thermal currents.
• The old buzzard refused to give his workers a raise.
• A buzzard landed on the fence post and surveyed the meadow.
• In Britain, buzzards are often mistaken for eagles.
• The greedy buzzard tried to cheat his business partners.