songbird

noun

song·​bird ˈsȯŋ-ˌbərd 

1

a

: a bird that utters a succession of musical tones

b

: an oscine bird

2

: a female singer

Examples of songbird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze. —Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

Plant hummingbird-friendly flowers for an extra special treat for the bird enthusiasts in your house, then enjoy watching the hummingbirds flit about as songbirds take a dip in the basin. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

Fragrant spring blooms attract butterflies and native bees, while shiny black fruits draw hungry songbirds. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

Ironically, this bird was named after one of its enemies, the cat, which often kills songbirds out of instinct and not necessarily to eat them. —Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for songbird

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

songbird

noun

song·​bird -ˌbərd 

: a bird that utters a series of musical tones