grasshopper sparrow

noun

: a small American sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) that is grayish brown above with a pale belly and has a high-pitched buzzing song that resembles the stridulation of grasshoppers

Examples of grasshopper sparrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of the 40 most popular species sought after in Florida, the bald eagle, Florida grasshopper sparrow, and the elusive yellow rail, to name a few, are found in this part of the state. —Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025

The three main populations of grasshopper sparrows have nosedived since the beginning of this century. —Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024

Today in History: July 18, Nadia’s perfect 10 Trapped, then bred in captivity, Florida’s grasshopper sparrow is coming back Ask a real estate pro: What’s the financial liability for neighbor’s dead tree? —Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024

With Florida grasshopper sparrows, captive breeding is akin to putting a patient on a ventilator for life support. —Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grasshopper sparrow

• embarcadero
• aero
• faro
• garo
• marrow
• narrow
• pharaoh
• taro
• bolero
• bracero
• estero
• herero