parrot

verb

parroted; parroting; parrots
Synonyms of parrotnext

transitive verb

: to repeat by rote

Examples of parrot in a Sentence

Some of the students were just parroting what the teacher said. the toddler parroted everything her father said, often to the latter's embarrassment
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Basim Sheikh Suliman, the vice president of the Israel Football Association, parroted Infantino with a vague response about football’s ability to unite the world. Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 But Brandt’s justification for why the game should be played in Denver — which was parroted by Broncos fans — wasn’t rooted in reality. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 The need to parrot or reference the sound or look of the original stars decreases, and the new cast members make the roles their own. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 Fans, some of them little kids parroting what their parents were saying, called him vile names. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parrot

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parrot was in 1596

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“Parrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parrot. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

parrot

1 of 2 noun
par·​rot ˈpar-ət How to pronounce parrot (audio)
1
: any of numerous usually brightly colored tropical birds marked by a strong hooked bill, by toes arranged in pairs with two in front and two behind, and often by the ability to mimic speech
2
: a person who repeats the words of others without understanding what they mean

parrot

2 of 2 verb
: to repeat words like a parrot

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