pipit
2 synonyms for pipit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of several small, plain, ground-feeding songbirds, mostly in the genus Anthus, typically found in open country.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
titlark
lark
How to use pipit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a meadow pipit
a pipit's song
ground-feeding pipits
Pipit is the standard ornithological name, used in both casual and scientific birdwatching.
Etymology
No confirmed origin for pipit has been recorded; the word's history is not well documented.
Full origin of pipit →Frequently asked questions
What is a pipit?
A pipit is a small, plain-coloured songbird, most often in the genus Anthus, that feeds on insects on the ground in open habitats.
Where do pipits live?
Pipits favour open country such as grassland, moorland and coastline rather than woodland.
What do pipits eat?
As ground-feeding insectivores, pipits mainly eat insects and other small invertebrates found on open ground.
