Synonyms

pipit

American

[pip-it] / ˈpɪp ɪt /

noun

any of several small songbirds of the genus Anthus, of the family Motacillidae, resembling the larks in coloration, structure, and habits.

pipit British

/ ˈpɪpɪt /

noun

Also called: titlark. any of various songbirds of the genus Anthus and related genera, having brownish speckled plumage and a long tail: family Motacillidae

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Etymology

Origin of pipit

First recorded in 1760–70; imitative

Example Sentences

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"Our Earth, our sea, is mostly deep sea," Pipit said.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Crustacean specialist Pipit Pitriana from Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency is fascinated by the captured lobster, as well as some pearl-sized barnacles she thinks may be new to science.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

In January, Pipit Rismanto, a senior police official, told reporters the authorities had found one company sold "industrial-grade" toxins as pharmaceutical-grade propylene glycol, a key base of syrupy medicines.

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2023

Pipit grows to 16 inches and is lemon yellow with the cup aging to white.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2021

The Pipits, of which "The Meadow Pipit" and the Tree Pipit are the best known varieties, are found all over the British Isles as well as in many parts of Europe.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

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