1. A large seabird with white plumage, long wings, and a pointed bill, known for diving into the ocean to catch fish.
Usage: Common in the North Atlantic and other ocean regions.
2. A greedy or gluttonous person.
Usage: Informal; used metaphorically based on the bird's voracious feeding behavior.

Examples

• The gannet plunged dramatically from the sky into the water to catch a fish.
• A flock of gannets circled above the rocky cliffs of the island.
• He ate like a gannet at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
• Gannets are excellent swimmers and can dive from heights of over 100 feet.
• The gannet's streamlined body makes it perfectly adapted for diving.