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

Another day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

—Kayla Keegan

Examples of lovebird in a Sentence

I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.

Recent Examples on the Web

Next to join are lovebirds Dara and KJ, and KJ really gets into this game. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026

Longtime lovebirds Steph and Ayesha Curry also showed up, serving effortless sophistication, which is on brand for them. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026

But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing. —John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026

Thanks to her clever owner, Nitya the lovebird can soar through the sky once more. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lovebird

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird

Kids Definition

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