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Songbird

/ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ · noun

Meaning

A bird having a melodious song or call..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A bird having a melodious song or call.
  2. Any bird in the passerine suborder Passeri, which are distinguished by a more sophisticated vocal apparatus.
  3. (idiomatic, by extension) A person, especially a woman, with a melodious voice.

Example Sentences

Sweet little lady sings like a songbird / And she sings the opera like you ain't never heard

Synonyms for songbird

Antonyms for songbird

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does songbird mean?

Songbird means A bird having a melodious song or call..

What is a synonym for songbird?

Common synonyms include songbird, oscine, songster.

What is the opposite of songbird?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use songbird in a sentence?

Sweet little lady sings like a songbird / And she sings the opera like you ain't never heard

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