bird

[bɜːrd]

bird Definition

a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, typically able to fly.

Using bird: Examples

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

  • Example

    I saw a beautiful bird in the park this morning.

  • Example

    The bird flew away when I approached it.

  • Example

    The national bird of the United States is the bald eagle.

bird Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bird

Phrases with bird

  • it's better to have a lesser but certain advantage than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing

    Example

    I was thinking of quitting my job and starting my own business, but I decided that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

  • the early bird catches the worm

    the person who takes the earliest opportunity to do something will have the advantage over others

    Example

    I always wake up early to study because the early bird catches the worm.

  • a little bird told me

    used to indicate that the speaker knows something but chooses to keep the source of this information secret

    Example

    I heard that you got a promotion. A little bird told me.

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Summary: bird in Brief

A 'bird' [bɜːrd] is a warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, typically able to fly. It is an egg-laying vertebrate and is often used as a symbol of freedom or grace. Phrases like 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' and 'the early bird catches the worm' are commonly used idioms.

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