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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From their early days as a couple to hitting the red carpet with their young daughter, here are some of the best throwback photos of the lovebirds.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Yes, the two lovebirds are still together after leaving the villa together.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 July 2024
Avatar: The Way of Water—which checks in on blue lovebirds Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), now married with children—was released in late 2022, a full 13 years after the original made its debut.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 4 July 2024
The lovebirds welcomed their daughter Locklyn Kyla on Dec. 18, 2010 and followed up with son Vernon Lindsay born on Aug. 7, 2013.
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Ben Stiller as Arturo Mendez
Another nemesis of Ron Burgundy's, Arturo Mendez worked for the Spanish Language News Team and was vying for the top spot.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Yes, the two lovebirds are still together after leaving the villa together.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 July 2024
Avatar: The Way of Water—which checks in on blue lovebirds Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), now married with children—was released in late 2022, a full 13 years after the original made its debut.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 4 July 2024
The lovebirds welcomed their daughter Locklyn Kyla on Dec. 18, 2010 and followed up with son Vernon Lindsay born on Aug. 7, 2013.
07 of 16
Ben Stiller as Arturo Mendez
Another nemesis of Ron Burgundy's, Arturo Mendez worked for the Spanish Language News Team and was vying for the top spot.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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