C1nounnature
US/ˈpiː.kɑːk/
UK/ˈpiː.kɒk/
a large male bird with long blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out like a fan
In context
The peacock spread its tail to impress the females.
Peacocks walked freely around the gardens of the old palace.
He strutted into the room like a peacock in his new suit.
Words that go with peacock
noun + noun
- peacock featherShe put a peacock feather in the vase.
- peacock's tailEach eye on a peacock's tail shines blue and green.
- peacock blueShe painted the front door a deep peacock blue.
adjective + preposition
- proud as a peacockHe walked in, proud as a peacock.
verb + preposition
- strut like a peacockHe likes to strut like a peacock at parties.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The peacock lays eggs.Correct: The peahen lays eggs.