Gander

/ˈɡændər/
noun

A male goose.

The gander protected the geese.
Visual representation of "gander" - A male goose.

Often appears as...

  • gander and geese
  • gander's wings
verb

To look at or examine something, especially in a quick or informal way.

Take a gander at this flyer and tell me what you think.
Visual representation of "gander" - To look at or examine something, especially in a quick or informal way.

Often appears as...

  • take a gander
  • have a gander

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A simple or silly person.

Don't be such a gander, you knew what I meant.
Visual representation of "gander" - A simple or silly person.

Often appears as...

  • act like a gander
  • silly gander

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A male goose.

The gander protected the geese.
Visual representation of "gander" - A male goose.

Often appears as...

  • gander and geese
  • gander's wings
verb

To look at or examine something, especially in a quick or informal way.

Take a gander at this flyer and tell me what you think.
Visual representation of "gander" - To look at or examine something, especially in a quick or informal way.

Often appears as...

  • take a gander
  • have a gander

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A simple or silly person.

Don't be such a gander, you knew what I meant.
Visual representation of "gander" - A simple or silly person.

Often appears as...

  • act like a gander
  • silly gander

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "gander"
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Animal Reference

Remember 'gander' refers specifically to a male goose, not all birds.

Illustration for Animal Reference
The gander honked louder than the other geese.
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Protective Nature

'Gander' often implies the bird's role as a protector of its flock.

Illustration for Protective Nature
The gander stood guard while the geese foraged.
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Not Common

The term 'gander' is less common in everyday speech, more so in animal husbandry.

Illustration for Not Common
He breeds ganders and geese on his farm.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Reference

Remember 'gander' refers specifically to a male goose, not all birds.

Illustration for Animal Reference
The gander honked louder than the other geese.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Protective Nature

'Gander' often implies the bird's role as a protector of its flock.

Illustration for Protective Nature
The gander stood guard while the geese foraged.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Common

The term 'gander' is less common in everyday speech, more so in animal husbandry.

Illustration for Not Common
He breeds ganders and geese on his farm.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Reference

Remember 'gander' refers specifically to a male goose, not all birds.

Illustration for Animal Reference
The gander honked louder than the other geese.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Protective Nature

'Gander' often implies the bird's role as a protector of its flock.

Illustration for Protective Nature
The gander stood guard while the geese foraged.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Common

The term 'gander' is less common in everyday speech, more so in animal husbandry.

Illustration for Not Common
He breeds ganders and geese on his farm.
Visual representation of the word "Gander"

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The Next Generation's...

seeing them at that point i was just just so happy to see poop like katie gander rachel is also looking for genetic samples to show that this group is unique maybe even unique enough to be considered its own subspecies separate from the chimps katy observed

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Toxic Waste in the...

so can you imagine taking this water can someone dare drink directly from gander this place I don't I don't really

Video examples

The Next Generation's...

seeing them at that point i was just just so happy to see poop like katie gander rachel is also looking for genetic samples to show that this group is unique maybe even unique enough to be considered its own subspecies separate from the chimps katy observed

Video examples

Toxic Waste in the...

so can you imagine taking this water can someone dare drink directly from gander this place I don't I don't really

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Quote examples

Alice B. Toklas

American Editor

What is sauce for the goose may be sauce for the gander but is not necessarily sauce for the chicken, the duck, the turkey or the guinea hen.
Portrait of Alice B. Toklas

Quote examples

Benjamin Tucker

American Activist

Laissez Faire was very good sauce for the goose, labor, but was very poor sauce for the gander, capital.
Portrait of Benjamin Tucker

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John Perry Barlow

American Writer

Any powerful technology has sauce for the goose and the gander... It's just an extension of humanity.
Portrait of John Perry Barlow

Quote examples

Marcus Terentius Varro

Roman Author

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Portrait of Marcus Terentius Varro

Quote examples

Alice B. Toklas

American Editor

What is sauce for the goose may be sauce for the gander but is not necessarily sauce for the chicken, the duck, the turkey or the guinea hen.
Portrait of Alice B. Toklas

Quote examples

Benjamin Tucker

American Activist

Laissez Faire was very good sauce for the goose, labor, but was very poor sauce for the gander, capital.
Portrait of Benjamin Tucker

Quote examples

John Perry Barlow

American Writer

Any powerful technology has sauce for the goose and the gander... It's just an extension of humanity.
Portrait of John Perry Barlow

Quote examples

Marcus Terentius Varro

Roman Author

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
Portrait of Marcus Terentius Varro
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