1. a small to medium-sized shorebird with a short bill, typically found on beaches, mudflats, and grasslands

Examples

• The piping plover is an endangered species that nests on sandy beaches.
• We spotted a killdeer plover running across the parking lot.
• Plovers use their keen eyesight to hunt for insects and small crustaceans.
• The golden plover migrates thousands of miles between its breeding and wintering grounds.
• Beach walkers are asked to avoid areas where plovers are nesting.
• The black-bellied plover changes its plumage dramatically between seasons.