gander

[ˈɡændər]

gander Definition

• 1. a male goose
• 2. a quick look or glance
• 3. to take a quick look

Using gander: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gander" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I took a gander at the report before the meeting.

• Example

  He gave a gander at the menu before ordering.

• Example

  The flock of geese included several ganders.

• Example

  The farmer raised ganders for their meat and feathers.

gander Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gander

• glance
• peek
• look
• view
• inspection

Phrases with gander

• have a gander

  to take a quick look at something

  Example

  Let's have a gander at the new product before deciding whether to buy it.

• wild-goose chase

  a foolish and hopeless search or pursuit of something unattainable

  Example

  I went on a wild-goose chase looking for my keys when they were in my pocket all along.

• cook someone's goose

  to ruin someone's plans or prospects

  Example

  His arrest for fraud cooked his goose and he lost his job.

Origins of gander

from Old English 'gan(d)ra'

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Summary: gander in Brief

The word 'gander' [ˈɡændər] has two primary meanings: a male goose and a quick look or glance. It can be used as a noun or a verb, and is often used in phrases like 'have a gander' to mean taking a quick look at something. The idiom 'wild-goose chase' refers to a foolish and hopeless search, while 'cook someone's goose' means to ruin someone's plans or prospects.