1. plural of willet; large North American shorebirds with long legs and bills
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The willets waded through the shallow water searching for small fish.
• We spotted several willets along the mudflats during our birdwatching trip.
• Willets are known for their distinctive black and white wing patterns in flight.
• The nature guide pointed out the willets feeding near the shoreline.
• During migration season, willets gather in large flocks on coastal beaches.
• The willets’ loud calls echoed across the salt marsh at dawn.