egrets Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a type of bird that has long legs and a long neck Example Sentence In the wetlands, you can often spot graceful birds with long, slender legs, known as egrets. Synonyms heron; crane; stork Antonyms predator; hunter Hear It! Say It! Write It! egrets Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: