Examples of “phoebe” in a Sentence

noun A small grayish flycatcher bird found in North America, known for its distinctive call.

• We heard a phoebe calling its own name from the porch rail this morning.
• The phoebe built a small mud nest under the bridge near the creek.
• A phoebe perched on the fence post, flicking its tail.

name A female given name of Greek origin, meaning "bright" or "shining."

• Ms. Gates, who is named after Phoebe from “The Catcher in the Rye,” grew up in Seattle, the youngest of three. — Vanessa Friedman, Phoebe Gates, the Daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, Steps Into the Spotlight (2025)
• Her grandmother was also named Phoebe.