buzzard Meaning & Definition
What Does Buzzard Mean?
As a noun, buzzard means Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail. It can also mean Any scavenging bird such as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) or the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).
Buzzard at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbʌzəd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cathartes aura, turkey vulture and turkey buzzard |
| Plural | buzzards |
Buzzard Definition (Noun)
- Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
- Any scavenging bird such as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) or the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).
- (often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.
- A blockhead; a dunce.
Noun
- A score of two over par (for one hole)
Synonyms of Buzzard
Buzzard synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Buzzard
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Buzzard in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
buzzard (plural buzzards)
Words That Rhyme With Buzzard
Origin of Buzzard
From Middle English bosart, from Anglo-Norman buisart, from Old French busart, busard, a derivative ( + -ard) of Old French buison, buson (French buse), possibly from Latin būteō (“hawk”).
Buzzard Pronunciation
You say buzzard as //ˈbʌzəd//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Buzzard
What part of speech is buzzard?
Buzzard is a noun.
What is another word for buzzard?
You can replace buzzard with words such as cathartes aura, turkey vulture and turkey buzzard. See the full list of buzzard synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of buzzard?
The plural of buzzard is buzzards.