Owl
noun
A bird that usually flies at night and eats small animals.
We heard an owl hooting in the forest.
Often appears as...
- barn owl
- tawny owl
noun
A person considered to be wise.
He was considered the owl of the family because of his knowledge and wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wise as an owl
- old owl
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Approving
Idiomatic
noun
A bird that usually flies at night and eats small animals.
We heard an owl hooting in the forest.
Often appears as...
- barn owl
- tawny owl
noun
A person considered to be wise.
He was considered the owl of the family because of his knowledge and wisdom.
Often appears as...
- wise as an owl
- old owl
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Nature
Owls are known for being active at night, which is what 'nocturnal' means.
The nocturnal owl could be seen hunting after dark.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound Association
Owls are often recognized by their unique hooting sounds.
The haunting hoot of an owl echoed through the night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbolism
In many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom or omens.
In folklore, the owl's presence is sometimes seen as a sign of foresight.
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Nature
Owls are known for being active at night, which is what 'nocturnal' means.
The nocturnal owl could be seen hunting after dark.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound Association
Owls are often recognized by their unique hooting sounds.
The haunting hoot of an owl echoed through the night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbolism
In many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom or omens.
In folklore, the owl's presence is sometimes seen as a sign of foresight.
Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Nature
Owls are known for being active at night, which is what 'nocturnal' means.
The nocturnal owl could be seen hunting after dark.
Pro Tip 2/3Sound Association
Owls are often recognized by their unique hooting sounds.
The haunting hoot of an owl echoed through the night.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbolism
In many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom or omens.
In folklore, the owl's presence is sometimes seen as a sign of foresight.
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Creating a Bio-Industrial...
fungus and the materials in the fungus become Bowl and the materials in the bowl become the spectacular great gray owl it's local it's safe its cyclic its existence proves that it can be done but this is our revolution so first of all we have to really look at the two
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3 fears about screen...
So the first thing I had to do was teach her how to use the mouse, and when I opened up the screen, she moved it across the screen, and she stopped on a character named X the Owl. And when she did that, the owl lifted his wing and waved at her.
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Finding Little Owls in...
Yes! I can't believe how lucky we are. An owl has just flown over and landed literally right in the tree above us. Hidden all around the world are places we've abandoned, but these ruins don't always lie empty.
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Spotting the World's...
In the middle of the day in an old, abandoned slate quarry. Such a wise and dignified animal, Just like other nocturnal owls like the barn owl. They have ears on different levels on their head.
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Mesmerising Owl Moments...
come from a pair of captive barn owls as they grow they'll give us a rare and incredible opportunity to learn more about these secretive birds we've already thought of her name or she's luna
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Hungry Owls Hunting PIPE...
in contrast the barn owl has become increasingly rare over the last 50 years but in this family with just two offspring and a plentiful supply of food both stand a good chance of survival
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The surprising secrets...
to chase off larger birds like hawks and owls. But the most extreme fights are between male hummingbirds competing for flowers and females. Fortunately, these duels are rarely deadly.
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Owl Dad Hunts to Feed...
young but if lemmings are plentiful as they are this year the owl's may raise large broods when the weather holds fair the male owl hunts around the clock
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Feeding A Hungry Barn...
a second chick has just emerged all owls hatch as they were laid one every 48 hours so there can be several days difference
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Best of Animal Teamwork...
she's a fussy eater a pygmy owl won't do her diet is so specialized she needs a partner to help capture it
Video examples
Creating a Bio-Industrial...
fungus and the materials in the fungus become Bowl and the materials in the bowl become the spectacular great gray owl it's local it's safe its cyclic its existence proves that it can be done but this is our revolution so first of all we have to really look at the two
Video examples
3 fears about screen...
So the first thing I had to do was teach her how to use the mouse, and when I opened up the screen, she moved it across the screen, and she stopped on a character named X the Owl. And when she did that, the owl lifted his wing and waved at her.
Video examples
Finding Little Owls in...
Yes! I can't believe how lucky we are. An owl has just flown over and landed literally right in the tree above us. Hidden all around the world are places we've abandoned, but these ruins don't always lie empty.
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
In the middle of the day in an old, abandoned slate quarry. Such a wise and dignified animal, Just like other nocturnal owls like the barn owl. They have ears on different levels on their head.
Video examples
Mesmerising Owl Moments...
come from a pair of captive barn owls as they grow they'll give us a rare and incredible opportunity to learn more about these secretive birds we've already thought of her name or she's luna
Video examples
Hungry Owls Hunting PIPE...
in contrast the barn owl has become increasingly rare over the last 50 years but in this family with just two offspring and a plentiful supply of food both stand a good chance of survival
Video examples
The surprising secrets...
to chase off larger birds like hawks and owls. But the most extreme fights are between male hummingbirds competing for flowers and females. Fortunately, these duels are rarely deadly.
Video examples
Owl Dad Hunts to Feed...
young but if lemmings are plentiful as they are this year the owl's may raise large broods when the weather holds fair the male owl hunts around the clock
Video examples
Feeding A Hungry Barn...
a second chick has just emerged all owls hatch as they were laid one every 48 hours so there can be several days difference
Video examples
Best of Animal Teamwork...
she's a fussy eater a pygmy owl won't do her diet is so specialized she needs a partner to help capture it
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Tom Felton
English Actor
I really liked the snake that breaks out of the cage in the beginning of the movie. I saw it in real life, and it was really cool. Really big and fat. The owls are cool as well, but you can't really pet them.
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Josh Fox
American Director
I'm a night owl, and luckily my profession supports that. The best ideas come to me in the dead of night.
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Romy Madley Croft
Musician
My friends call me an owl. Apparently, it's a combination of being wise and having big eyes.
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Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I'm a bit of a night owl, I'm always visiting the gym throughout the night.
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Haley Bennett
American Actress
I used to be a night owl. I no longer am a night owl.
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Noah Schnapp
American Actor
I love filming at night. I'm like a night owl.
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Blake Lively
American Actress
I've always been a night owl.
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Sarah Harding
I am definitely a night owl.
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Grace Gealey
American Actress
I'm a night owl.
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Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
I'm a night owl.
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Tom Felton
English Actor
I really liked the snake that breaks out of the cage in the beginning of the movie. I saw it in real life, and it was really cool. Really big and fat. The owls are cool as well, but you can't really pet them.
Quote examples
Josh Fox
American Director
I'm a night owl, and luckily my profession supports that. The best ideas come to me in the dead of night.
Quote examples
Romy Madley Croft
Musician
My friends call me an owl. Apparently, it's a combination of being wise and having big eyes.
Quote examples
Jimi Manuwa
British Athlete
I'm a bit of a night owl, I'm always visiting the gym throughout the night.
Quote examples
Haley Bennett
American Actress
I used to be a night owl. I no longer am a night owl.
Quote examples
Noah Schnapp
American Actor
I love filming at night. I'm like a night owl.
Quote examples
Blake Lively
American Actress
I've always been a night owl.
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Sarah Harding
I am definitely a night owl.
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Grace Gealey
American Actress
I'm a night owl.
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Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
I'm a night owl.
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