noun
songbird
SONG-burd
noun
1
A bird known for its pleasant, musical call, especially one of the many perching bird species with complex vocal abilities.
"A songbird was perched on the fence, singing at dawn."
2
A person, especially a woman, praised for having a beautiful singing voice.
"The critics called her "the songbird of the decade" after her debut album."
How to Use Songbird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bird that sings nicely, or, informally, a great singer.
Common pairings
a songbird's call
delicate songbird
Word Forms
songbirds plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of song + bird.