parakeet

noun

par·​a·​keet ˈper-ə-ˌkēt 

ˈpa-rə-

: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long graduated tail

Examples of parakeet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, like many pets, parakeets often need time to adjust to a new environment. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

The Chicago Fire Department posted a photo of two firefighters carrying cages of parakeets from the scene of the fire. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026

The surviving parrots and parakeets were sent to the Bronx Zoo, the agreement said. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity. — Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish & Middle French; Spanish periquito, from Middle French perroquet parrot

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing parakeet

• Carolina parakeet
• monk parakeet

Rhymes for parakeet

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete
• backseat

Kids Definition

parakeet

noun

par·​a·​keet ˈpar-ə-ˌkēt 

: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long tail