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gander

[ˈɡændər]

gander Definition

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

Phrases with 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.