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

By September, the lovebirds tied the knot in a courthouse ceremony in New York City, followed by a lavish wedding with family and friends in South Carolina the following year. —Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025

This would be the fourth year in a row that the lovebirds are spending the most wonderful time of the year together. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024

And despite previous failures, the lovebirds continue to renew their bonds and efforts to produce chicks this year. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024

The movie has told us these two are perfect lovebirds, meant for each other. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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