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

The lovebirds announced they were engaged while attending the Ebony Power 100 Gala in November. —Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Plus, the way the filmmakers represent death, as the removal of a mural the lovebirds paint on their first date, speaks in a wholly cinematic language. —Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025

While Jenner and Chalamet—who have been romantically linked since 2023—did not walk the red carpet together, the lovebirds were seated at the same table and were photographed kissing and embracing. —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025

In the photo, the lovebirds can be seen surrounded by a gorgeous flower backdrop and the sun setting over the ocean. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 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