noun

hummingbird

HUH-mihng-burd

Hummingbird (noun) means a tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly. Example: “A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA tiny bird famous for hovering in mid-air and drinking flower nectar.

Word forms

hummingbirds plural

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A _____ hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar.

Etymology

Named for the humming noise made by its rapidly beating wings.

Rhymes for hummingbird

mockingbird

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hummingbird” mean?

The word “hummingbird” means a tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly. In plain terms, a tiny bird famous for hovering in mid-air and drinking flower nectar.

How do you pronounce “hummingbird”?

“Hummingbird” is pronounced HUH-mihng-burd (/ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “hummingbird” in a sentence?

Here is “hummingbird” used in a sentence: “A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar.”

What part of speech is “hummingbird”?

“Hummingbird” is a noun.