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

Perfect for natural areas, this showy wildflower attracts butterflies, songbirds, and other pollinators. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

In the new paper, published today in Current Biology, Scott and his colleagues analyzed the brains of Zebra Finches, small songbirds that undergo neurogenesis throughout their life. —K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026

The zebra finch, a small Australian songbird, is a primary subject for neurological research due to its exceptional ability to learn and perfect complex songs. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026

The bird bath measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches, and also features two ceramic songbirds perched on its edge. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 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