songbird

[ sawng-burd, song- ]

/ ˈsɔŋˌbɜrd, ˈsɒŋ- /

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noun

a bird that sings.

any passerine bird of the suborder Oscines.

Slang. a woman vocalist.

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Origin of songbird

First recorded in 1765–75; song + bird

Words nearby songbird

Sondra, sone, son et lumière, song, song and dance, songbird, songbook, song cycle, songfest, song form, songful

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Example sentences from the Web for songbird

Recent findings have shown that female song is widespread, and it is likely that the ancestor of all songbirds had female song.
Few people knew female birds had unique songs—until women started studying them|By Omland, Rose & Odom/The Conversation|September 28, 2020|Popular Science
We are eternal losers and this young songbird from Gaza is our one chance at redemption.
The Next Arab Idol: Palestine's Boy Wonder and Stereotype Buster|Maysoon Zayid|May 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The British songbird thanked the doctors “who brought my voice back.”
Adele, Whitney Tribute: 12 Best Moments from the Grammys, 2012 (VIDEO)|Shannon Donnelly|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A racy photo of songbird Christina Aguilera appeared on the Internet in December 2010.
Celebrities' Email Hacking Nightmare|Christine Pelisek|October 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

But with songbird populations falling all across North America, I do think it's time for a movement to keep cats indoors.
The War on Cats: Jonathan Franzen and Bird-Lovers Fight Back|Ben Crair|March 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The article ran beneath a photograph of a gray-and-white kitty munching on the head of a songbird.
The War on Cats: Jonathan Franzen and Bird-Lovers Fight Back|Ben Crair|March 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"Songbird, you've plotted and planned too much," interrupted Dick, as the would-be poet hesitated.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
They took with them Songbird and Hans, and went on foot, the weather being ideal for walking.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
"Sobber is going to take a run by steamboat to Ithaca," answered Songbird.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
"Well, this is a pleasure," said Songbird, and forgot all about what he was going to say concerning his verse making.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
"Hullo, here is something new," said Songbird, as they walked past the stores.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)

British Dictionary definitions for songbird

songbird

/ (ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd) /

noun

any passerine bird of the suborder Oscines, having highly developed vocal organs and, in most, a musical callRelated adjective: oscine

any bird having a musical call

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