What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
honeysucker
Example
The Eastern Spinebill is a type of honeysucker that is native to Australia. [honeysucker: noun]
Example
The honeysucker darted from flower to flower, sipping nectar as it went. [honeysucker: noun]
hummingbird
Example
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a common species of hummingbird in North America. [hummingbird: noun]
Example
The hummingbird hovered in front of the flower, its beak probing for nectar. [hummingbird: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hummingbird is a more commonly used term than honeysucker in everyday language, especially in the Americas where hummingbirds are more prevalent. Honeysucker is a less common term and is mainly used in Australia and Southeast Asia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between honeysucker and hummingbird?
Neither honeysucker nor hummingbird is particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts.
