1. a breeding colony or nesting site of gannets (large seabirds)
Usage: often used in British English; typically refers to a rocky coastal location where gannets gather to breed

Examples

• The gannetry on the Scottish coast attracts thousands of visitors each year.
• Ornithologists studied the gannetry to monitor the health of the bird population.
• The rocky island served as an important gannetry for the region's seabirds.
• During breeding season, the gannetry becomes a bustling hub of activity.
• Photographers traveled to the gannetry to capture images of the nesting birds.