noun

tui

TOO-ee

Tui (noun) means a glossy, black, nectar-feeding bird native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive white throat tuft and complex song. Example: “A tui sang loudly from the flowering flax outside the window.”

noun

A glossy, black, nectar-feeding bird native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive white throat tuft and complex song.

"A tui sang loudly from the flowering flax outside the window."

How to use tui

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA New Zealand songbird famous for its unusual, gurgling call and the white tuft of feathers at its throat.

Word forms

tui plural, tuis plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Māori tūī, the bird's original name.

Rhymes for tui

UI oui Lui hui mui Yui Rui Sui Cui Gui Kui Maui

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tui” mean?

The word “tui” means a glossy, black, nectar-feeding bird native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive white throat tuft and complex song. In plain terms, a New Zealand songbird famous for its unusual, gurgling call and the white tuft of feathers at its throat.

How do you pronounce “tui”?

“Tui” is pronounced TOO-ee (/ˈtuːi/ in IPA).

How do you use “tui” in a sentence?

Here is “tui” used in a sentence: “A tui sang loudly from the flowering flax outside the window.”

What part of speech is “tui”?

“Tui” is a noun.