noun

warbler

WAWB-luh

Warbler (noun) means any of various small songbirds known for their trilling calls. Example: “A yellow warbler flitted between the branches.”

noun

Any of various small songbirds known for their trilling calls.

"A yellow warbler flitted between the branches."

Someone or something that warbles.

"The choir's lead warbler hit every high note effortlessly."

How to use warbler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small songbird known for its trilling call, or informally, anyone who sings that way.

Common pairings

yellow warbler wood warbler

Word forms

warblers plural

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Etymology

From warble + -er.

Frequently asked questions

What does “warbler” mean?

The word “warbler” means any of various small songbirds known for their trilling calls. In plain terms, a small songbird known for its trilling call, or informally, anyone who sings that way.

How do you pronounce “warbler”?

“Warbler” is pronounced WAWB-luh (/ˈwɔɹbləɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “warbler” in a sentence?

Here is “warbler” used in a sentence: “A yellow warbler flitted between the branches.”

What part of speech is “warbler”?

“Warbler” is a noun.

How many meanings does “warbler” have?

“Warbler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of various small songbirds known for their trilling calls.