gannet

[ gan-it ]

noun

1. any large, web-footed, seabird of the family Sulidae, having a sharply pointed bill, long wings, and a wedge-shaped tail, noted for its plunging dives for fish.

gannet

/ ˈɡænɪt /

noun

1. any of several heavily built marine birds of the genus Morus (or Sula ), having a long stout bill and typically white plumage with dark markings: family Sulidae, order Pelecaniformes (pelicans, cormorants, etc) See also booby
2. slang.
   a gluttonous or greedy person

Word History and Origins

Origin of gannet¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English ganot; akin to Dutch gent gander

Word History and Origins

Origin of gannet¹

Old English ganot; related to Old High German gannazzo gander

Example Sentences

USA Today, Gannet’s flagship rag, followed suit a few days later.

From Salon

Gannet populations are down by 25%, Roseate Terns by 21%, Sandwich Terns by 35% and Common Terns by 42% compared with a major census of bird populations in 2015-2021.

From BBC

The ban could also benefit two other endangered seabirds, the Cape gannet and Cape cormorant, that also rely on sardine and anchovy as their primary food source, Waller says.

From Science Magazine

He said he returned for more trips on Monday and the seabird, related to the Gannet species, was still there.

From BBC

Scuttle the boy seagull is now Scuttle the female gannet.

From Washington Times