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bluebird

BLOO-bd

Bluebird (noun) means a small North American songbird with bright blue plumage. Example: “A bluebird landed on the fence post outside the kitchen window.”

noun
1
A small North American songbird with bright blue plumage.
"A bluebird landed on the fence post outside the kitchen window."
adjective
1
Describing clear, sunny weather, especially right after snowfall (informal, common among skiers).
"They caught a perfect bluebird day for skiing the back bowls."

How to use bluebird

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small blue North American bird, or (as slang among skiers) a bright, cloudless day.

Common pairings
bluebird day

Word forms

more bluebird comparative, bluebirds plural, Bluebirds plural, most bluebird superlative

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Etymology

From "blue" + "bird."

fairy bluebird

Rhymes for bluebird

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bluebird” mean?

The word “bluebird” means a small North American songbird with bright blue plumage. In plain terms, a small blue North American bird, or (as slang among skiers) a bright, cloudless day.

How do you pronounce “bluebird”?

“Bluebird” is pronounced BLOO-bd (/ˈbluˌbɝd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bluebird” in a sentence?

Here is “bluebird” used in a sentence: “A bluebird landed on the fence post outside the kitchen window.”

What part of speech is “bluebird”?

Depending on how it is used, “bluebird” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “bluebird” have?

“Bluebird” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small North American songbird with bright blue plumage.

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