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.