redbreast

American  

[red-brest] / ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

2. the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.

3. any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.

4. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.

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redbreast British  

/ ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. any of various birds having a red breast, esp the Old World robin See robin

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Etymology

Origin of redbreast

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at red ¹, breast

Example Sentences

“You wouldn’t just say, ‘This drink calls for Irish whiskey,’ and expect that Powers would work the same way Redbreast would.

From Washington Post • Mar. 12, 2021

Thus in 2016, the Redbreast Lustau Edition was born.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 13, 2019

“A Robin Redbreast in a Cage,” Blake wrote, “Puts all Heaven in a Rage.”

From The New Yorker • Apr. 3, 2017

Mr. Mitchell said Murphy’s offers over a dozen Irish whiskeys including Bushmills and Redbreast that should help give the illusion of being at a local bar in Cork on St. Paddy’s.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2015

She stared back at Signor Redbreast, and for this recognition he warbled a little song.

From The Chase of the Golden Plate by Futrelle, Jacques