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wren

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Wren (noun) means a small brown songbird, especially the Eurasian wren, known for its loud song and short, upright tail. Example: “A tiny wren darted into the hedge before we could get a proper look.”

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A small brown songbird, especially the Eurasian wren, known for its loud song and short, upright tail.

"A tiny wren darted into the hedge before we could get a proper look."

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In plain EnglishA small, common brown bird with a distinctive loud song for its size.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Plural: wrens

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Etymology

This word came into English via Middle English wrenne or wranne, which developed from Old English wrenna, wrænna, werna, wærna or wrenne (“wren”), itself from Proto-West Germanic *wrandijō, from Proto-Germanic *wrandijô (“wren”). It is cognate with Old Saxon wrendilo (“wren”), Old High German rento or rentilo (“wren”), Danish rindel (“wren”) and Icelandic rindill (“wren”).

Origin: Middle English

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Rhymes for wren

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wren” mean?

The word “wren” means a small brown songbird, especially the Eurasian wren, known for its loud song and short, upright tail. In plain terms, a small, common brown bird with a distinctive loud song for its size.

How do you pronounce “wren”?

“Wren” is pronounced rehn (/ɹɛn/ in IPA).

How do you use “wren” in a sentence?

Here is “wren” used in a sentence: “A tiny wren darted into the hedge before we could get a proper look.”

What part of speech is “wren”?

“Wren” is a noun.