sparrow
Sparrow (noun) means a small, brownish-grey songbird common in towns and gardens. Example: “A flock of sparrows chattered noisily in the hedge.”
How to use sparrow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, common brown-and-grey bird often seen in gardens and cities.
Word forms
sparrows plural
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A flock of _____ chattered noisily in the hedge.
Etymology
From Old English spearwa, from a Proto-Germanic root shared with other words for small chirping birds.
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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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