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Vocabulary Entry
turkey
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A large bird native to North America, commonly associated with Thanksgiving celebrations.
Example Sentences
"We roasted a turkey for dinner last night."
"The farm had dozens of turkeys roaming in the fields."
"Every Thanksgiving, our family enjoys turkey with all the traditional sides."
V
verb
To hunt or capture wild turkeys.
Example Sentences
"He plans to turkey in the woods this weekend."
"They turkey every autumn before the holidays."
"She enjoys turkey-ing with her friends for sport."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of turkeys.
Example Sentences
"We tried a turkey sandwich for lunch."
"The turkey population is growing in this region."
"She wore a turkey-themed sweater for the Thanksgiving party."