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
Maeve McDermottAnother day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.—Kayla Keegan
Kayla KeeganExamples of lovebird in a Sentence
I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.
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—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The lovebirds didn’t exactly have a conventional start to their relationship or meet cute.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, in this thoroughly absorbing first pair of 45-minute segments, there is the sound, if not sight, of the lovebirds’ blossoming long-distance relationship, as America’s developing First Couple trades job notes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Page Six shared the images of their dinner date, including a sweet snapshot of the lovebirds holding hands.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The lovebirds didn’t exactly have a conventional start to their relationship or meet cute.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, in this thoroughly absorbing first pair of 45-minute segments, there is the sound, if not sight, of the lovebirds’ blossoming long-distance relationship, as America’s developing First Couple trades job notes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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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
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