parakeet

noun

par·​a·​keet ˈper-ə-ˌkēt 

ˈpa-rə-

: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long graduated tail

Examples of parakeet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

California Mini horses, parakeets among 81 animals killed in 3-hour gun rampage, officials say Sept. 4, 2024 Long’s attorneys have argued in court that finding out who killed Cedar, and who contacted law enforcement, is key to their case. —Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Echo parakeet At first glance, the echo parakeet’s nest doesn’t look like anything special. —Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024

British Rating: 9/10 — Anyone who has ever experienced the vicious wild parakeets of London will experience a horrifying pang of recognition. —Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024

Now, hundreds of echo parakeets fly through the canopy of Mauritius, and their population is increasing. —Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish & Middle French; Spanish periquito, from Middle French perroquet parrot

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing parakeet

• Carolina parakeet
• monk parakeet

Kids Definition

parakeet

noun

par·​a·​keet ˈpar-ə-ˌkēt 

: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long tail