1. a large flightless bird native to Africa with a long neck, long legs, and small head
2. a person who refuses to face reality or accept unpleasant facts
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The ostrich is the world’s largest living bird.
• Ostriches can run up to 45 miles per hour.
• We saw several ostriches at the wildlife preserve.
• The ostrich buried its head in the sand when frightened.
• Don’t be an ostrich about your financial problems.
• She’s playing ostrich instead of dealing with the issue.
• The politician acted like an ostrich during the scandal.