bird — a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and a beak
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and a beak
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɜːrd/
Example Sentences
- My pet bird thinks it's a rock star and sings loudly every morning at 5 AM.
- The bird built its nest in the old oak tree.
- She feeds the birds in the park every Sunday morning.
bird
NOUN[/bɜːrd/]
a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and a beak
A small bird lands on the windowsill and tilts its head curiously.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'bridd', which originally referred to a young bird or chick. Over time, the meaning broadened to encompass all birds regardless of age, becoming the general term for avian creatures.
Breakdown
bridd (young bird) → bird. The word likely stems from a Proto-Germanic root related to breeding or hatching, reflecting its original sense of a newly born or young bird.
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📝Examples
“My pet bird thinks it's a rock star and sings loudly every morning at 5 AM.”
“The bird built its nest in the old oak tree.”
“She feeds the birds in the park every Sunday morning.”
“The detective followed the suspect like a bird of prey stalking its target.”
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