songbird

noun

song·​bird ˈsȯŋ-ˌbərd 

1

a

: a bird that utters a succession of musical tones

b

: an oscine bird

2

: a female singer

Examples of songbird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The camera captures sharp 1080p30 video in a social-friendly vertical aspect ratio and uses a wide-angle lens positioned close to the perch to capture close-up views of chickadees, finches, juncos, cardinals, and other songbirds. —Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026

These delightful songbirds are sweet and gentle in nature, and their famous blue plumage is a welcome surprise in any garden. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

According to Fried, songbirds especially like this tree's fruit, which is reminiscent of blackberries but without the seeds or thorns. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026

Previous research found that songbirds can match (or not) song notes during a counter-duet to either escalate or de-escalate an encounter. —Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for songbird

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

songbird

noun

song·​bird -ˌbərd 

: a bird that utters a series of musical tones