robin redbreast

noun

robin red·​breast -ˈred-ˌbrest 

: robin

Examples of robin redbreast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ornithologists all know that an American robin is one particular species, even if some folks call it robin redbreast. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The robin redbreast name came from Gilbey's chairman, an avid ornithologist. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

There's also a shaggy dog and a robin redbreast that point her toward a key that unlocks a gate overgrown with vines, providing access to a lush, green secret garden where birdsong fills the air. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) Robyn redbrest

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for robin redbreast

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed