sparrow

[ˈspærəʊ]

sparrow Definition

a small brownish-grey bird with a thick bill and a short tail, found worldwide and often seen in towns.

Using sparrow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sparrow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I saw a sparrow perched on the fence.

  • Example

    Sparrows are common in urban areas.

  • Example

    The sparrow's nest was hidden in the bushes.

sparrow Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sparrow

Phrases with sparrow

  • one man's sparrow is another man's eagle

    what one person considers insignificant may be highly valued by someone else

    Example

    I may not think this job is important, but one man's sparrow is another man's eagle.

  • it's better to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one

    Example

    I know you want to sell your old car for more money, but a sparrow in the hand is worth two in the bush.

  • to achieve two things at once

    Example

    By going to the gym during lunch break, I can kill two birds with one stone: exercise and eat my lunch.

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Summary: sparrow in Brief

A 'sparrow' [ˈspærəʊ] is a small brownish-grey bird with a thick bill and a short tail, commonly found worldwide, especially in towns. It is often used in idioms like 'one man's sparrow is another man's eagle,' meaning what one person considers insignificant may be highly valued by someone else, and 'a sparrow in the hand is worth two in the bush,' implying that it's better to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.