Loon

/luːn/
noun

A type of large water bird found in North America and Northern Europe.

We spotted a loon diving for fish in the lake.
Visual representation of "loon" - A type of large water bird found in North America and Northern Europe.

Often appears as...

  • common loon
  • loon call
noun

An insane or crazy person.

You must be a complete loon to try that stunt.
Visual representation of "loon" - An insane or crazy person.

Often appears as...

  • complete loon
  • absolute loon

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A type of large water bird found in North America and Northern Europe.

We spotted a loon diving for fish in the lake.
Visual representation of "loon" - A type of large water bird found in North America and Northern Europe.

Often appears as...

  • common loon
  • loon call
noun

An insane or crazy person.

You must be a complete loon to try that stunt.
Visual representation of "loon" - An insane or crazy person.

Often appears as...

  • complete loon
  • absolute loon

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "loon"
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Bird Species

Remember 'loon' is specific to certain large water birds, not all birds.

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The loon is known for its haunting calls.
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Distinctive Sound

Loons are known for their eerie calls, often used in storytelling to evoke wilderness.

Illustration for Distinctive Sound
At night, the loon's call filled the woods with mystery.
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Cultural Symbol

In Canada, the common loon appears on the one-dollar coin, nicknamed the 'Loonie'.

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She collected twodollar coins, each adorned with the iconic Canadian loon.
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Bird Species

Remember 'loon' is specific to certain large water birds, not all birds.

Illustration for Bird Species
The loon is known for its haunting calls.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Distinctive Sound

Loons are known for their eerie calls, often used in storytelling to evoke wilderness.

Illustration for Distinctive Sound
At night, the loon's call filled the woods with mystery.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Symbol

In Canada, the common loon appears on the one-dollar coin, nicknamed the 'Loonie'.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
She collected twodollar coins, each adorned with the iconic Canadian loon.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Bird Species

Remember 'loon' is specific to certain large water birds, not all birds.

Illustration for Bird Species
The loon is known for its haunting calls.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Distinctive Sound

Loons are known for their eerie calls, often used in storytelling to evoke wilderness.

Illustration for Distinctive Sound
At night, the loon's call filled the woods with mystery.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Symbol

In Canada, the common loon appears on the one-dollar coin, nicknamed the 'Loonie'.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
She collected twodollar coins, each adorned with the iconic Canadian loon.
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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 174 PIPE...

all righty you thank you very much hakuna matata loon I just want to show you you let me know where they have some good light there and good and see

Video examples

Luna Learns How to Fly PIPE...

good I saw the picture loner but loon is lucky the house is a relatively safe place to practice this vital skill

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 174 PIPE...

all righty you thank you very much hakuna matata loon I just want to show you you let me know where they have some good light there and good and see

Video examples

Luna Learns How to Fly PIPE...

good I saw the picture loner but loon is lucky the house is a relatively safe place to practice this vital skill

Example 1 of 2

Quote examples

Paul Weller

English Musician

The Jam went through a phase of wearing satin jackets. But that was pre-getting signed and making it, when we were still playing the pubs and clubs - around '75. Shocking, really - what would you call them apart from 'horrible?' We'd wear these white zip-up bomber jackets with black kind of loon pants and black and white shoes.
Portrait of Paul Weller

Quote examples

Gary Oldman

English Actor

I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.
Portrait of Gary Oldman

Quote examples

Lorne Greene

Canadian Actor

I remember going out alone in a canoe. Somebody told me to lie in the bottom of the canoe and just drift. It was a small lake and I was perfectly safe. So I did that, and I drifted. It was quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, I heard a loon cry the first time I ever heard that marvelous sound.
Portrait of Lorne Greene

Quote examples

Shaun Ryder

I'm proper schizophrenic - really, really, really shy, but also a bit of a loon.
Portrait of Shaun Ryder

Quote examples

Rhona Mitra

British Actress

I was a complete loon, but I don't regret a bit of it.
Portrait of Rhona Mitra

Quote examples

Paul Weller

English Musician

The Jam went through a phase of wearing satin jackets. But that was pre-getting signed and making it, when we were still playing the pubs and clubs - around '75. Shocking, really - what would you call them apart from 'horrible?' We'd wear these white zip-up bomber jackets with black kind of loon pants and black and white shoes.
Portrait of Paul Weller

Quote examples

Gary Oldman

English Actor

I grew up in Deptford in south London, and at that time I used to wear toppers, loon pants and tonic suits from shops like Take 6 and Topman. I was a bit of a soul boy, but I had a very eclectic taste in music - I was into James Brown and Bowie; and I was the only kid in the neighbourhood who would also be listening to Chopin.
Portrait of Gary Oldman

Quote examples

Lorne Greene

Canadian Actor

I remember going out alone in a canoe. Somebody told me to lie in the bottom of the canoe and just drift. It was a small lake and I was perfectly safe. So I did that, and I drifted. It was quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, I heard a loon cry the first time I ever heard that marvelous sound.
Portrait of Lorne Greene

Quote examples

Shaun Ryder

I'm proper schizophrenic - really, really, really shy, but also a bit of a loon.
Portrait of Shaun Ryder

Quote examples

Rhona Mitra

British Actress

I was a complete loon, but I don't regret a bit of it.
Portrait of Rhona Mitra
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