noun
hummingbird
HUH-mihng-burd
noun
1
A tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.
"A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar."
"Hummingbirds can fly backwards, unlike almost any other bird."
How to Use Hummingbird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny bird famous for hovering in mid-air and drinking flower nectar.
Word Forms
hummingbirds plural
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Etymology
Named for the humming noise made by its rapidly beating wings.