Synonyms for

Songbird

Verb / ˈsɔ:ˌŋbɜ:d / Another word for songbird — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bird with a musical call or song, especially a small perching bird such as a finch or a canary.

Synonyms & similar words

songster warbler finch canary thrush lark nightingale robin sparrow blackbird oriole wren tit chickadee bluebird goldfinch mockingbird swallow woodpecker cuckoo quail

Example sentences

  1. The songbird perched on the tree and sang a beautiful tune.
  2. My grandmother has a pet canary, a type of songbird.
  3. The birdwatcher spotted a rare warbler, a type of songbird.
  4. I woke up to the sound of a robin, a type of songbird, outside my window.
  5. The lark, a type of songbird, soared high in the sky.

Quotes

  • The songbird may sing of love in the morning, but come nightfall it preaches the gospel of death. - Anthony Marra
  • A songbird is a symbol of freedom. - Karen Kingsbury
  • The songbird who is heard but not seen is like a voice without a face. - Anthony T. Hincks

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