American redstart

noun

Definition of American redstart

: a fly-catching warbler (Setophaga ruticilla) chiefly of eastern North America, the male being largely black with white belly and bright orange on sides, wings, and tail, the female being olivaceous with pale yellow markings

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about American redstart

Dictionary Entries near American redstart

American pondweed

American poplar

American quarter horse

American redstart

American Revolution

American rock brake

Statistics for American redstart

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for American redstart

The first known use of American redstart was in 1747

See more words from the same year

Comments on American redstart

What made you want to look up American redstart? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

mawkish

exaggeratedly or childishly emotional

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games