1. a brightly colored bird with a large head and bill that dives into water to catch fish

Examples

• The kingfisher perched on a branch overhanging the stream.
• We watched a kingfisher dive into the pond to catch a small fish.
• The bright blue and orange kingfisher is common near rivers and lakes.
• A kingfisher’s sharp bill is perfectly designed for catching fish.
• The children were excited to spot a kingfisher during their nature walk.
• Kingfishers build their nests in burrows along riverbanks.