noun

thrush

thruhsh

Thrush (noun) means a songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin. Example: “A thrush sang from the top of the hedge at dawn.”

noun

A songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin.

"A thrush sang from the top of the hedge at dawn."

A fungal infection, caused by Candida, that affects the mouth or genitals.

"The baby was treated for oral thrush with an antifungal gel."

How to Use Thrush

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a type of songbird, or a common yeast infection.

Common pairings

song thrush oral thrush thrush infection

Word Forms

thrushes plural, thrushes plural, Thrushes plural

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Etymology

From Old English þrysċe, going back to a very old Indo-European word for the bird, also seen in Latin turdus.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for thrush

push tush lush bush mush gush rush hush kush brush crush blush

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “thrush” mean?

The word “thrush” means a songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin. In plain terms, either a type of songbird, or a common yeast infection.

How do you pronounce “thrush”?

“Thrush” is pronounced thruhsh (/θɹʌʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thrush” in a sentence?

Here is “thrush” used in a sentence: “A thrush sang from the top of the hedge at dawn.”

What part of speech is “thrush”?

“Thrush” is a noun.

Where does the word “thrush” come from?

The word “thrush” comes from Latin. From Old English þrysċe, going back to a very old Indo-European word for the bird, also seen in Latin turdus.

How many meanings does “thrush” have?

“Thrush” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin.