1. plural of kingfisher; small to medium-sized colorful birds with large heads and long bills that typically catch fish by diving

Examples

• The kingfishers nested along the riverbank each spring.
• We spotted several kingfishers diving for fish in the lake.
• Kingfishers are known for their brilliant blue and orange plumage.
• The nature preserve is home to three species of kingfishers.
• Kingfishers build their nests in burrows they dig into riverbanks.
• The photographer waited patiently to capture the kingfishers in flight.