roadrunner
Translation
roadrunner
Examples
The roadrunner is a fast-running bird.
The roadrunner is a fast-running bird.
We saw a roadrunner dash across the desert.
We saw a roadrunner dash across the desert.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the roadrunner)) a bird of this type The roadrunner is a fast-running bird.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cuckoo (a type of)
Etymology
A compound word from 'road' and 'runner', literally meaning 'something that runs on roads'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous cartoon character, the Road Runner, known for its incredible speed.