1. a large wading bird with long legs and a long curved bill, found in coastal areas and grasslands

Examples

• The curlew’s distinctive call echoed across the marsh.
• We spotted a curlew probing the mudflats for worms.
• The long-billed curlew is North America’s largest shorebird.
• Curlews migrate thousands of miles between their breeding and wintering grounds.
• The bird’s curved beak helps it reach deep into the sand for food.
• A flock of curlews took flight as we approached the wetland.