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

The moment occurs in the second episode of season 2, as snow falls on Cousins Beach and the two lovebirds cuddle up next to the fireplace inside. —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

National Girlfriend Day arrives this week, but unlike National Boyfriend Day, this pseudo-holiday is not just for the lovebirds. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2025

This certainly seems to be the case — the two potential lovebirds have been seen playing up their flirtation at events for the film. —EW.com, 30 July 2025

Back on land, the lovebirds shared a kiss while dining at the famous Lo Scoglio restaurant for lunch. —Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 July 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