Word
bluebird
Phoneticsblue·bird, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫuˌbɝd/
UK/blˈuːbɜːd/
Definition
n. a small, colorful bird with bright blue feathers. You often see them in gardens or parks during the spring and summer.
n. a small passerine bird of the genus Cyanocitta, characterized by bright blue plumage and a white or yellow belly. Common in North America and Europe.
Examples
“A bluebird landed on the fence to look for worms.”
“The garden was filled with the soft song of a bluebird as the sun rose over the trees.”
“While the bluebird is a common sight in suburban gardens, its population has declined in certain regions due to the loss of natural nesting sites and competition for food.”
Examples
simple
“A bluebird landed on the fence to look for worms.”
contextual
“The garden was filled with the soft song of a bluebird as the sun rose over the trees.”
complex
“While the bluebird is a common sight in suburban gardens, its population has declined in certain regions due to the loss of natural nesting sites and competition for food.”
Etymology
From blue + bird.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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