# chirp

/ˈtʃɝp/ (US) · /tʃˈɜːp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chirp
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a short, high sound that a bird makes. It can also describe a quick, happy sound made by a person or a machine.

For teachers: a short, high-pitched sound, typically associated with birds or small animals. In a figurative sense, it may refer to a brief, cheerful utterance or a high-pitched electronic signal.

## Examples

- The birds began to chirp as the sun rose.
- The forest was filled with the constant chirp of crickets long after the sun had set.
- The morning air was broken only by the occasional chirp of a sparrow and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

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