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

Another piece of real estate tied to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, the longtime lovebirds and icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age, has come to market. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025

Watch the video above to see the lovebirds renew their vows after 72 years. —Seth Carnell, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

When the lovebirds return from their honeymoon, they are met with quite a fright! —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025

The Waitress lovebirds began a relationship a year later and announced their engagement in 2023. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Oct. 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