thrush
1 synonym for thrush, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A songbird, often brown-speckled, from a family that includes the song thrush and the American robin.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use thrush
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
song thrush
oral thrush
thrush infection
Etymology
From Old English þrysċe, going back to a very old Indo-European word for the bird, also seen in Latin turdus.
Full origin of thrush →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.
