lark
Translation
lark, skylark, prank, spree
Examples
We heard a lark singing in the field.
We heard a lark singing in the field.
We went to the beach just for a lark.
We went to the beach just for a lark.
Grammar Patterns
a/the lark a small brown singing bird A lark is a type of songbird.
for a lark for fun or as a joke They did it for a lark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (bird) songbird; (activity) prank, joke, fun
Etymology
The bird name comes from Old English 'lāwerce'. The origin of the 'fun activity' sense is uncertain.
Memory Tips
The phrase 'happy as a lark' means very happy. So, a 'lark' (activity) is something done for fun that makes you happy.