house sparrow
noun
Definition of house sparrow
: a sparrow (Passer domesticus) native to Eurasia that has been introduced worldwide and is found especially in urban and agricultural areas —called also English sparrow
Explore M-W
First Known Use of house sparrow
1653
Learn More about house sparrow
-
See words that rhyme with house sparrow Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about house sparrow
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up house sparrow? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!