birdwatcher
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who enjoys watching rocket launches.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In fact, on this night, the birdwatching is over for everyone, for the firing is cancelled. Nobody notifies birdwatchers officially, of course, so the exodus is scattered and gradual.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person, especially a male, who delights in watching women.
Register: humorous, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “birdwatcher” mean?
A person who enjoys watching rocket launches.
Is “birdwatcher” formal or informal?
birdwatcher is generally slang.