Definition of bird - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalwarm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by feathers
- The bird soared high above the trees.
2.
foodUS chicken or turkey used as foodUS
- We roasted a bird for dinner.
3.
- He gave me the bird in traffic.
4.
- He went out with a lovely bird last night.
5.
aviationRare US aircraft or satelliteRare US
- The bird is ready for takeoff.
6.
- He did bird for five years.
Verb
1.
birdwatchingtr./intr. observe wild birds in their natural environmenttr./intr.
- We love to bird in the national park.
2.
broadcastingtr. TECH. transmit a signal via satellitetr. TECH.
- The show was birded to several countries.
Images of bird
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate distinguished by feathers 
chicken or turkey used as food
Expressions with bird
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small bird
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill..
person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
someone who prefers staying at home
She is a home bird and loves spending weekends reading.
person who is unusual or eccentric
John is an odd bird, always wearing mismatched socks.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
being early leads to success or advantage
She always arrives early because the early bird catches the worm.
a proverb meaning a sure thing is better than a risky gain
A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
received information from an undisclosed source
A little bird told me you're getting a promotion.
eat very little food at a time
She always eats like a bird at dinner.
completely free without restrictions
After quitting his job, he felt free as a bird.
boo and jeer to show displeasure
The audience gave the bird to the comedian after a bad joke.
person experienced and wise
He's an old bird in the business world.
unusual or eccentric person
He's a strange bird, always talking to himself.
being early gives the best chance for success
The early bird gets the worm, so let's start now!
persuade someone with great charm or appeal
He could charm a bird off a tree with his words.
persuade someone to do something with charm
She could charm a bird off the manager's perch.
someone has left or escaped unexpectedly
By the time the police arrived, the bird has flown.
make a rude gesture with the middle finger
He flipped the bird at the driver.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird feed.
food given to birds, usually mixed seeds
She filled the feeder with bird food.
bird kept inside a cage by people
The caged bird sang every morning.
bird that is currently in flight
The flying bird soared above the mountains.
bird active during the night
The owl is a well-known night bird.
sing very well and melodiously
She can sing like a bird, hitting every note perfectly.
Origin of bird
Old English, brid (young bird)
Terms with bird included in their meaning
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agriculture
domesticated bird kept for eggs or meat
animals
water bird with a flat bill and webbed feet
bird
move through the air using wings
bird
large bird with fan-shaped tail
meat
flesh of this bird eaten as food
medical
part of a bird's body used for flying
bird
feathered limbs used for flying
cuisine
meat from a water bird often roasted or grilled
bird
water birds with webbed feet and a broad beak
bird
birds vocalize to defend territory or attract mates
nature
melodious sound made by a bird or animal
ornithology
large black bird known for its intelligence
animals
large bird with long neck and webbed feet
urban bird
bird with a heavy body and short legs
cooking
cut of meat from the chest of a bird
wildlife
large bird with long legs and neck
bird
small bird with pointed wings and a forked tail
bird movement
move wings up and down to fly or try to fly
bird
small yellow songbird native to islands off northwest Africa
color
bright yellow color resembling that of a canary bird
bird
male bird, especially a rooster
animal
small bird with a strong beak
bird protection
net used to protect plants from birds
animals
cry of a goose or similar bird
Examples of bird in a sentence
The bird's song filled the morning air. He prepared a bird for the holiday feast. The chef specializes in bird dishes. She flipped the bird at the rude driver. He got the bird from his friend as a joke. The bird at the party caught everyone's attention.
He's always talking about the bird he met at the club. The bird was launched into orbit successfully. Engineers worked on the bird's navigation system. He was given bird for his involvement in the robbery. After serving bird, he turned his life around. They plan to bird along the coastal trail. Many enthusiasts bird during the migration season. The event was birded live to audiences worldwide. They birded the concert to international viewers.
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- French:oiseau, observer les oiseaux, ...
- German:Vogel, Vögel beobachten, ...
- Italian:uccello, fare birdwatching, ...
- Spanish:ave, observar aves, ...
- Portuguese:ave, observar aves, ...
- Chinese:鸟, 观鸟, ...
- Japanese:鳥, バードウォッチングをする, ...
- Arabic:طَائِر, راقَبَ الطُّيُور, ...
- Hebrew:צִפּוֹר, לִצְפּוֹת בְּצִפּוֹרִים, ...
- Russian:птица, наблюдать за птицами, ...
- Ukrainian:пташка, птахувати, ...
- Hindi:पक्षी, पक्षी देखना, ...
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