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

Both trapped in the basement, the former lovebirds share a heart-to-heart conversation. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Season 2 catches up with the fascist lovebirds not only in a relationship, but living together, a storyline that tilts into comedy when Syril’s mother (Kathryn Hunter) comes to visit. —Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025

An insider recently told People magazine that the 35-year-old lovebirds are being low key for a reason. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025

There’s no denying the strong chemistry between Paul and Gracie, true lovebirds. —Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 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