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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

sparrow

SPA-roh

Sparrow (noun) means a small, brownish-grey songbird common in towns and gardens. Example: “A flock of sparrows chattered noisily in the hedge.”

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A small, brownish-grey songbird common in towns and gardens.
"A flock of sparrows chattered noisily in the hedge."

How to use sparrow

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, common brown-and-grey bird often seen in gardens and cities.

Common pairings
house sparrow flock of sparrows

Word forms

sparrows plural

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Etymology

From Old English spearwa, from a Proto-Germanic root shared with other words for small chirping birds.

Origin: Old English

dunnock true sparrow hedge sparrow

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sparrow” mean?

The word “sparrow” means a small, brownish-grey songbird common in towns and gardens. In plain terms, a small, common brown-and-grey bird often seen in gardens and cities.

How do you pronounce “sparrow”?

“Sparrow” is pronounced SPA-roh (/ˈspæɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sparrow” in a sentence?

Here is “sparrow” used in a sentence: “A flock of sparrows chattered noisily in the hedge.”

What part of speech is “sparrow”?

“Sparrow” is a noun.

Where does the word “sparrow” come from?

The word “sparrow” comes from Old English. From Old English spearwa, from a Proto-Germanic root shared with other words for small chirping birds.

Is “sparrow” a common word?

“Sparrow” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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