Skylark

/ˈskaɪlɑːrk/
noun

A small bird known for singing while flying high in the sky.

The skylark soared in the sky, trilling a beautiful melody.
Visual representation of "skylark" - A small bird known for singing while flying high in the sky.

Often appears as...

  • song of skylark
  • flight of skylark
verb

To play or frolic in a lively or carefree manner.

The children skylarked around the playground, their laughter echoing in the air.
Visual representation of "skylark" - To play or frolic in a lively or carefree manner.

Often appears as...

  • skylarking around
  • skylarking in the park

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Colloquial

noun

A small bird known for singing while flying high in the sky.

The skylark soared in the sky, trilling a beautiful melody.
Visual representation of "skylark" - A small bird known for singing while flying high in the sky.

Often appears as...

  • song of skylark
  • flight of skylark
verb

To play or frolic in a lively or carefree manner.

The children skylarked around the playground, their laughter echoing in the air.
Visual representation of "skylark" - To play or frolic in a lively or carefree manner.

Often appears as...

  • skylarking around
  • skylarking in the park

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "skylark"
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Bird Species

Remember it's a specific type of bird, not used for birds in general.

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I spotted a skylark, but not any robins today.
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Poetic Symbol

Skylarks are often symbols of joy and freedom in songs and poetry.

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Shelley's poem 'To a Skylark' praises the bird's joyful song.
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Nature's Musician

Focus on the skylark's singing. The term highlights its musical quality.

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The skylark's morning song was nature's perfect symphony.
Visual representation of the word "Skylark"

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Video examples

Aretha Franklin Finds...

You got to stay ahead of it, or you're gonna get left behind. Can I be honest? Yeah, please. Tonight, I wanted to be wowed. But I wasn't. I don't think the audience was, either. Well, now you're just plain wrong. "Skylark" is going to be classic. I'm trying everything I can.

Video examples

Aretha Franklin Finds...

You got to stay ahead of it, or you're gonna get left behind. Can I be honest? Yeah, please. Tonight, I wanted to be wowed. But I wasn't. I don't think the audience was, either. Well, now you're just plain wrong. "Skylark" is going to be classic. I'm trying everything I can.

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