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

Beautyberry These deciduous shrubs produce bright purple berries that attract songbirds in summer and autumn. — The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Insects fill so many roles and perform so many services for human beings and other species, including charismatic vertebrates people know and love, such as sloths and songbirds. — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

According to D’Amico, sweet persimmons attract opossums, coyotes, squirrels, songbirds, deer, and more, while fallen pawpaw fruits draw a variety of wildlife including foxes, raccoons, wild turkeys, and songbirds. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

The late summer to autumn blooms provide a valuable nectar source for butterflies and bees, while songbirds feed on the seeds that follow. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 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