Songbird
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Songbird is a noun meaning A bird having a melodious song or call.
Meaning
A bird having a melodious song or call.
More Meanings
- Any bird in the passerine suborder Passeri, which are distinguished by a more sophisticated vocal apparatus.
- (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
Word Forms
- songbirds
Synonyms for songbird
Depending on context, synonyms include oscine, songster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include songster, serin, lark, wren, thrush, accentor.
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