lovebird

[luhv-burd]

noun

1. any of various small parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, of Africa, noted for the affection shown one another and often kept as pets.

2. lovebirds, a pair of lovers, especially a married couple who show very close mutual love and concern.

lovebird

/ ˈlʌvˌbɜːd /

noun

1. any of several small African parrots of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds

2. another name for budgerigar

3. informal,  a lover

   the lovebirds are in the garden

Word History and Origins

Origin of lovebird¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

The lovebirds hard-launched their relationship on June 7 when Taylor posted a selfie of them on her Instagram for his 31st birthday.

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And by the next year, the two lovebirds had been happily married and messily divorced.

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Inside the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, lovebirds Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were photographed sharing a kiss and laughing together.

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Authorities say the criminal lovebirds saw their robbing run come to an end on Valentine’s Day, when they were arrested by Burbank police detectives after the attempted robbery of a Downey doughnut shop.

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Wood’s romantic oldies resonated with a new generation of lovebirds, becoming a soundtrack of Southern California life — literally, as Wood found a third career as a performer at weddings, quinceañeras and anniversary parties.

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Related Words

• boyfriend 
• companion 
• darling 
• girlfriend 
• heartthrob 
• lover