What is roadrunner? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of roadrunner

roadrunnernoun

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/ˈrəʊdrʌnə(r)//ˈrəʊdrʌnər/

Where does the word roadrunner come from?

The name "roadrunner" likely arose from its habit of frequenting roads and running quickly. Early settlers, observing the bird's swiftness along dusty paths, gave it the name "road runner" to describe its behavior. The name is thought to be a combination of "road" and "runner," a simple and straightforward reflection of its common habitat and remarkable speed.

Vocabulary summary roadrunner

typenoun

meaninglong-tailed pheasant (a type of cuckoo native to Mexico and the southern United States)

Example of vocabulary roadrunnernamespace

  • The coyote chased the roadrunner relentlessly along the dusty desert road, but it seemed impossible for him to catch the speedy bird.
  • The roadrunner darted across the highway, itslong legs propelling it forward with lightning-fast speed.
  • After a long day of driving, the weary travelers hoped to spot a roadrunner scurrying across the road in search of a tasty beetle or two.
  • As the sun rose over the desert landscape, the roadrunner scampered down the sandy road, its feathers ruffling in the breeze.
  • The roadrunner's distinctive cry pierced the remote desert air, a high-pitched whistle that echoed through the barren wilderness.

Synonyms and related words for roadrunner

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