Synonyms for

Pigeon

Verb / ˈpɪdʒʌn / / ˈpɪdʒɪn / Another word for pigeon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bird with a plump body, small head, short legs, and smooth feathers

Synonyms & similar words

dove squab target bull's-eye mark objective goal aim purpose intent ambition

Synonyms by register

Formal

dove columbid

Informal

rock dove city bird

Literary

mourning dove turtle dove

Antonyms

predator hawk falcon eagle owl kestrel

Common collocations

  • pigeon droppings
  • pigeon fancier
  • pigeon hole
  • pigeon pair
  • pigeon shoot
  • pigeon loft
  • pigeon race

Word family

noun pigeon
verb pigeonhole

Usage note

While 'dove' can be a synonym, it often refers to a more delicate or symbolic bird. 'Pigeon' commonly refers to the domesticated rock dove, often found in urban environments.

Example sentences

  1. The pigeon cooed on the windowsill.
  2. I fed the pigeon some bread crumbs.
  3. The pigeon flew away when I got too close.
  4. There is a statue of a pigeon in the town square.
  5. The pigeon is a common bird in many cities.

Quotes

  • The pigeon here is a beautiful bird, of a delicate bronze colour, tinged with pink about the neck, and glossy green about the head and wings.
  • The pigeon-hole is but a deceptive symbol of peaceful repose.
  • The dove and the pigeon are both birds of the same species.

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