Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goose
noun/verb
/ɡuːs/
Definition
A waterbird with a long neck and a body designed for swimming and feeding in water.
Examples
- The farmer raised a flock of geese on his pond.
- She playfully goosed her friend during the picnic.
- The sound of a honking goose echoed through the lake.
Meaning
In addition to the literal meaning, ‘goose’ can also refer to a silly person or can imply a playful action of poking or squeezing someone.
Synonyms
- waterfowl
- gander (male goose)
- gosling (young goose)
