noun
- a small black and white European bird with a distinctive crest and shrill cry
Usage: also called lapwing
Examples
- The pewit’s distinctive call echoed across the meadow.
- We spotted a pewit nesting in the field near the farm.
- The pewit is known for its tumbling flight display during breeding season.
- Farmers often welcome pewits because they eat harmful insects.
- The pewit’s black and white plumage makes it easy to identify.
- A flock of pewits gathered in the marshy area by the pond.