lark

noun
UK /lɑːk/
US /lɑːrk/

A lark is a small brown bird that sings as it flies high in the sky.

We heard a lark singing above the field.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fun adventure or a bit of mischief.

We went on a lark to the beach at midnight.

3. A harmless joke or prank.

He hid my shoes as a lark.

4. To play and have fun in a silly way.

The kids larked about in the garden all afternoon.