birdie
noun
a small bird.
Example Sentences
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However, Whaley fought back superbly, making back-to-back birdies on the second and third holes of his second round on his way to winning four holes consecutively.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Miguel Angel Jimenez shot the second-best round of the day after Johnson, making seven birdies but also two bogeys in a five-under 67 that lifted him to 12 under.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Woad's bogey-free opening round of 69 was followed up by a score of 71, which included three birdies on the front nine.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fox, a New Zealander who is the son of rugby legend, finished the tournament on a scorcher with four birdies in the final six holes to complete an out-of-nowhere victory for a 39-year-old journeyman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
You only would hear the birdies twirping and the church bells ringing.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
