Synonyms for

Sparrow

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

Definition

A small brownish-grey bird with a short bill and a chirping or twittering song.

Synonyms & similar words

truesparrow prunellamodularis dunnock hedgesparrow Finch Songbird Warbler Canary Chickadee Titmouse Wren Robin Thrush Vireo Flycatcher Pipit Lark Bunting Siskin Goldfinch Linnet Bullfinch Greenfinch Redpoll

Synonyms by register

Formal

passerine bird

Informal

little bird chirper

Literary

feathered friend winged creature

Antonyms

eagle hawk falcon vulture owl predator

Common collocations

  • common sparrow
  • house sparrow
  • sparrow hawk
  • sparrow's song
  • sparrow's nest
  • sparrow-like

Word family

noun sparrow

Usage note

Sparrow is a common noun for a small, typically brown and gray bird. It is often used metaphorically to represent something small, common, or insignificant.

Example sentences

  1. The sparrow builds its nest in a tree.
  2. Sparrows eat seeds and insects.
  3. I woke up to the sound of sparrows chirping outside my window.
  4. The sparrow is a common bird in many countries.
  5. Sometimes sparrows gather in flocks.

Quotes

  • God sees the little sparrow fall, It meets His tender view; If monarchs knew what oft befalls, They'd prize their power less too. - Isaac Watts
  • I am a sparrow amongst the eagles. - Manny Pacquiao
  • The sparrow that is twittering on the edge of my balcony is calling up to me this moment a world of memories that reach over half my lifetime. - Frances Hodgson Burnett

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