noun
mockingbird
MO-kihng-burd
Mockingbird (noun) means a songbird, especially of the genus Mimus, known for imitating the calls of other birds. Example: “A mockingbird outside the window ran through half a dozen other birds' songs.”
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A songbird, especially of the genus Mimus, known for imitating the calls of other birds.
"A mockingbird outside the window ran through half a dozen other birds' songs."
How to use mockingbird
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bird famous for copying the songs of other birds.
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- Plural
- mockingbirds
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Etymology
"Mocking" plus "bird," named for the bird's striking ability to mimic the calls of other species.
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What does “mockingbird” mean?
The word “mockingbird” means a songbird, especially of the genus Mimus, known for imitating the calls of other birds. In plain terms, a bird famous for copying the songs of other birds.
How do you pronounce “mockingbird”?
“Mockingbird” is pronounced MO-kihng-burd (/ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ in IPA).
How do you use “mockingbird” in a sentence?
Here is “mockingbird” used in a sentence: “A mockingbird outside the window ran through half a dozen other birds' songs.”
What part of speech is “mockingbird”?
“Mockingbird” is a noun.
