Goose

usgb/ɡuːs/
noun

A large bird that is often kept for its meat and feathers.

The farmer raises chickens, ducks, and geese on his farm.
Visual representation of "goose" - A large bird that is often kept for its meat and feathers.

Often appears as...

  • wild goose
  • domestic goose
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Plural Form

The word for more than one goose is 'geese', which is an irregular plural.

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There are several geese swimming in the lake.
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Common Expressions

'Goose chase' often means a futile search or pursuit.

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Looking for that old book in the attic was a wild goose chase.
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