English · Daily Life
bird
/bɜːd/
[/bɜːd/]
feathered animal
Beginnernoun
Definition
A warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, most of which can fly.
Example
A small bird landed on the feeder outside and pecked busily at the scattered seeds.
A small bird landed on the feeder outside and pecked busily at the scattered seeds.
Etymology
From Old English 'bridd', originally meaning a young bird or nestling.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to the animal; also in idioms like 'a bird in the hand'.