noun
- a seabird with a slender body, long pointed wings, and a forked tail
Examples
- The Arctic tern makes the longest migration of any bird.
- We watched terns diving into the water to catch fish.
- A common tern nested on the rocky shore.
- The tern’s sharp beak is perfect for catching small fish.
- Terns are known for their graceful flight patterns.
- The colony of terns created quite a racket on the beach.