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
1
Any of various small songbirds known for their trilling calls.
"A yellow warbler flitted between the branches."
2
Someone or something that warbles.
"And it looked like at first she was just another pop warbler, and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is a great record, but nothing threatening, nothing strange."
— Joe Bonomo, Conversations with Greil Marcus (2012)
"The choir's lead warbler hit every high note effortlessly."
How to use warbler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small songbird known for its trilling call, or informally, anyone who sings that way.
Common pairings
yellow warbler
wood warbler
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Word forms
- Plural
- warblers
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Etymology
Formed from warble and -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.
