Gander/ˈɡændər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Animal Reference Remember 'gander' refers specifically to a male goose, not all birds. The gander honked louder than the other geese. Pro Tip 2/3Protective Nature 'Gander' often implies the bird's role as a protector of its flock. The gander stood guard while the geese foraged. Pro Tip 3/3Not Common The term 'gander' is less common in everyday speech, more so in animal husbandry. He breeds ganders and geese on his farm.