1. plural of egret; large wading birds with long necks, long legs, and usually white plumage, belonging to the heron family

Examples

• The egrets stood motionless in the shallow water, waiting for fish.
• A flock of white egrets flew overhead at sunset.
• We spotted several egrets feeding in the marsh.
• The nature preserve is home to many egrets and other waterbirds.
• Great egrets are among the largest members of the heron family.
• The egrets’ elegant necks curved gracefully as they searched for food.