lovebird

noun

love·​bird ˈləv-ˌbərd 

plural lovebirds

1

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots (especially genus Agapornis of Africa) that show great affection for their mates

2

lovebirds plural, informal : people who are lovers : people who are in a romantic relationship

The two lovebirds were spotted … boating on the water during the day, before hitting the club at night.

—Maeve McDermott

Another day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

—Kayla Keegan

Examples of lovebird in a Sentence

I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.

Recent Examples on the Web

There was even a moment when the lovebirds touched tongues before going in for more kisses. —Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Mazel tov and happy Valentine’s Day to those two snow-gazing lovebirds! —Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025

Dolly Parton posts a throwback photo with Carl Thomas Dean Parton posted a vintage photo of the lovebirds cuddled up on a couch for Thanksgiving. —Nicole Briese, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025

As of late, the Hollywood lovebirds have made waves with several more public outings. —Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lovebird

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Kids Definition

lovebird

noun

love·​bird ˈləv-ˌbərd 

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots that are noted for the expression of caring behavior for their mates