Stork

/stɔrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, long-legged wading bird with a long neck and long bill, typically known for its migratory behavior.

The stork gracefully landed by the pond to hunt for fish.

Often associated with folklore and children's stories, representing the delivery of babies.

In the story, a stork brought the newborn baby to the family.

Any of several large wading birds of the family Ciconiidae.

The white stork is well-known across Europe and is considered a symbol of good luck.

Middle English storke, from Old English storc, related to Dutch 'zeearend'.

to be born with a stork:

to be delivered by a stork, often used to refer to babies.

stork club:

a term referring to a group of expectant parents.