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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

egrets

/ˈɛɡrɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does egrets mean?

noun

A type of heron, typically white or light gray in color, with long legs and a slender neck. Egrets are often seen wading in shallow water, searching for fish and other small prey.

Example

"The egrets waded through the shallow waters of the marsh, their long legs striding effortlessly through the mud."

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