lark

noun
UK: /lɑːk/
US: /lɑːrk/

  1. A type of songbird, often known for its cheerful song.

    1. I saw a lark in the sky today.
    2. The meadow was filled with the joyful song of the lark as it ascended.

Synonyms

frolic caper prank game
lark intransitive-verb

  1. To have fun or frolic; to behave in a carefree manner, often unexpectedly.

    1. We like to lark around sometimes.
    2. The students decided to lark about in the park after their exams were over.
lark noun

  1. An activity done for enjoyment; a bit of harmless fun.

    1. It was just a lark for them.
    2. They went on a spontaneous road trip just for a lark, enjoying the thrill.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lark" is /lɑːk/ in British English and /lɑːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lark": frolic, caper, prank, game.

Example usage of "lark": "I saw a lark in the sky today.". More examples on the page.