Used in a Sentence

bowerbird

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for bowerbird.

Editorial note

I wouldn't say I'm good at great UIs, but my approach has been that of a bowerbird - find things you love using, and copy them.

Examples2
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Alternative spelling of bower bird. [Any bird of the Australasian family Ptilonorhynchidae noted for building display structures (bowers) and decorating them with bright objects such as shells, glass, flowers, etc.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of bowerbird gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative spelling of bower bird. [Any bird of the Australasian family Ptilonorhynchidae noted for building display structures (bowers) and decorating them with bright objects such as shells, glass, flowers, etc.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bowerbird.

noun

Alternative spelling of bower bird. [Any bird of the Australasian family Ptilonorhynchidae noted for building display structures (bowers) and decorating them with bright objects such as shells, glass, flowers, etc.]

Example sentences

1

I wouldn't say I'm good at great UIs, but my approach has been that of a bowerbird - find things you love using, and copy them.

2

Diamond's field experience includes 22 expeditions to New Guinea and neighboring islands to study ecology and evolution of birds; the rediscovery of New Guinea's long-lost golden fronted bowerbird; and other field projects in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use bowerbird in a sentence?

I wouldn't say I'm good at great UIs, but my approach has been that of a bowerbird - find things you love using, and copy them.

What does bowerbird mean?

Alternative spelling of bower bird. [Any bird of the Australasian family Ptilonorhynchidae noted for building display structures (bowers) and decorating them with bright objects such as shells, glass, flowers, etc.]

What part of speech is bowerbird?

bowerbird is commonly used as noun.