Basic Details
Word: Turkey
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bird that is often eaten at celebrations like Thanksgiving; it can also refer to the country in Europe and Asia.
Synonyms: Gobbler, Tom, Hen
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Turkey shoot: A situation that is easy to win or succeed in. Example: "The test was a turkey shoot as I had studied hard."
- Talk turkey: To speak honestly about a serious topic. Example: "Let's talk turkey about the project budget."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We are planning to have a roasted turkey for our Christmas dinner this year.
Example 2: In the wild, the turkey can be seen strutting around and making loud sounds.
Example 3: The country of Turkey is famous for its rich history and beautiful landscapes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that wild turkeys can fly short distances at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour? This helps them escape from predators quickly!
Famous Quote
"Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude." - Nigel Hamilton (not directly about turkey, but related to the holiday where turkey is central).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "turkey" mean?
a) A type of mammal
b) A large bird often eaten at celebrations
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of fish
Answer: b) A large bird often eaten at celebrations
2. Which of these is a synonym of "turkey"?
a) Eagle
b) Gobbler
c) Sparrow
d) Penguin
Answer: b) Gobbler
3. Which sentence uses "turkey" correctly?
a) The turkey flew to the next tree.
b) We made turkey sandwiches for lunch.
c) The turkey ran a marathon yesterday.
d) The turkey played soccer with friends.
Answer: b) We made turkey sandwiches for lunch.
4. Which idiom means to speak honestly about something serious?
a) Turkey shoot
b) Talk turkey
c) Wild goose chase
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Talk turkey
5. What is the opposite of "turkey"?
a) N/A
b) Duck
c) Chicken
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
