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
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.
Example
His arrest for fraud cooked his goose and he lost his job.
Origins of gander
from Old English 'gan(d)ra'
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.
