ostrich

noun

os·trich ˈä-strich How to pronounce ostrich (audio)

ˈȯ-,

also -strij

: a swift-footed 2-toed flightless ratite bird (Struthio camelus) of Africa that is the largest of existing birds and often weighs 300 pounds (140 kilograms)

: rhea

: leather made from ostrich skin

[from the belief that the ostrich when pursued hides its head in the sand and believes itself to be unseen] : one who attempts to avoid danger or difficulty by refusing to face it

ostrichlike

ˈä-strich-ˌlīk How to pronounce ostrich (audio)

ˈȯ-

also -strij-

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And finally, Thailand's Chiang Mai Zoo has an unusual drill to prepare for animal escapes: A staff member capers around in a giant ostrich costume.

CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Their approach, the equivalent of an ostrich sticking its head in the sand, doesn’t make sense to Zhou Hang.

New York Times, 10 June 2022 The international organization determined that 75 percent of activities involving wild animals — such as tiger selfies, ostrich rides, dolphin swims and crocodile farms — are harmful to the four-legged, finned or feathered participants.

Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Garter Day at Windsor, which sees knights wear long velvet robes and a hat decorated with white ostrich and black heron feathers, is the first day of a festive week for the Queen.

Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 Raziel shifts between multiple animal shapes, including a goat, an ostrich, and a tiger.

K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 These stilettos are luxurious, with Swarovski Crystals lining the straps and ostrich feathers covering the toes.

Venesa Coger, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 And, for extra peace of mind, our renowned ostrich handler, Frank, will be standing by.

Jason Siegel, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 And yet America is doing its best ostrich impression.

Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French ostriz, ostrige, from Vulgar Latin *avis struthio, from Latin avis bird + Late Latin struthio ostrich — more at struthious

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	ostrich
释义	ostrich noun os·trich ˈä-strich ˈȯ-, also -strij 1 a : a swift-footed 2-toed flightless ratite bird (Struthio camelus) of Africa that is the largest of existing birds and often weighs 300 pounds (140 kilograms) b : rhea c : leather made from ostrich skin 2 [from the belief that the ostrich when pursued hides its head in the sand and believes itself to be unseen] : one who attempts to avoid danger or difficulty by refusing to face it ostrichlike ˈä-strich-ˌlīk ˈȯ- also -strij- adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web And finally, Thailand's Chiang Mai Zoo has an unusual drill to prepare for animal escapes: A staff member capers around in a giant ostrich costume. CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Their approach, the equivalent of an ostrich sticking its head in the sand, doesn’t make sense to Zhou Hang. New York Times, 10 June 2022 The international organization determined that 75 percent of activities involving wild animals — such as tiger selfies, ostrich rides, dolphin swims and crocodile farms — are harmful to the four-legged, finned or feathered participants. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Garter Day at Windsor, which sees knights wear long velvet robes and a hat decorated with white ostrich and black heron feathers, is the first day of a festive week for the Queen. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 Raziel shifts between multiple animal shapes, including a goat, an ostrich, and a tiger. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 These stilettos are luxurious, with Swarovski Crystals lining the straps and ostrich feathers covering the toes. Venesa Coger, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 And, for extra peace of mind, our renowned ostrich handler, Frank, will be standing by. Jason Siegel, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 And yet America is doing its best ostrich impression. Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French ostriz, ostrige, from Vulgar Latin avis struthio, from Latin avis* bird + Late Latin struthio ostrich — more at struthious First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing ostrich ostrich fern ostrich fern Kids Definition ostrich noun os·trich ˈä-strich : a very large bird of Africa that often weighs as much as 300 pounds (140 kilograms) and runs very fast but cannot fly ostrich noun 1 as in antelope Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance antelope crocodile alligator snakeskin goatskin morocco calfskin chamois lambskin pigskin cordovan sheepskin deerskin kid doeskin cowhide sharkskin horsehide pelt seal fleece buckskin coat kidskin suede cabretta capeskin fur patent leather leather nubuck hide skin 2 as in chicken Synonyms & Similar Words chicken snake scaramouche scaramouch caitiff milquetoast pussy sneak cream puff weakling wimp sissy craven coward funk defeatist poltroon cur dastard pushover quitter recreant Antonyms & Near Antonyms valiant stalwart hero daredevil
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ostrich

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing ostrich

Kids Definition

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