Word Games Pro Dictionary
preen
verb
Dress or groom with elaborate care
Quick reference
Word Facts
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
verb
Dress or groom with elaborate care
“She likes to dress when going to the opera”
verb
Pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
verb
Clean with one's bill
“The birds preened”
In context
Example Sentences
She likes to dress when going to the opera
The birds preened
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.