noun
- plural of peewit; small black and white birds with crested heads, also known as lapwings
Usage: British English
Examples
- The peewits nested in the marshy field near the river.
- We spotted several peewits during our birdwatching expedition.
- The peewits’ distinctive call echoed across the wetlands.
- Farmers often welcome peewits because they eat harmful insects.
- The peewits performed their characteristic tumbling flight display.
- A flock of peewits gathered at the edge of the pond.