Word
firebird
Phoneticsfire·bird
US/ˈfaɪɝˌbɝd/
UK/fˈaɪəbɜːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a big magical bird from old stories with red and gold feathers that shine like fire.
n. a mythical bird with glowing red-gold plumage in Slavic folk tales, often pursued for its light-giving feather or magical power.
Examples
“The story tells of a firebird with glowing feathers.”
“The children listened as their grandmother described the firebird stealing golden apples from the garden.”
“In the old tale, the firebird leaves a single burning feather behind, and its light guides the lost hunter safely out of the dark forest.”
Examples
simple
“The story tells of a firebird with glowing feathers.”
contextual
“The children listened as their grandmother described the firebird stealing golden apples from the garden.”
complex
“In the old tale, the firebird leaves a single burning feather behind, and its light guides the lost hunter safely out of the dark forest.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “firebird” in context.
Verb
01. capture firebird
“The prince vows to capture the firebird and bring back its golden feather.”
verb + noun
02. depict firebird
“The painting depicts a firebird soaring above a moonlit palace.”
verb + noun
03. firebird glows
“The firebird glows so brightly that the hunters shield their eyes.”
noun + verb
04. firebird illuminates
“The firebird illuminates the garden with its shimmering feathers.”
noun + verb
05. firebird rises
“The firebird rises from the ashes in a blaze of red and gold.”
noun + verb
06. firebird vanishes
“Just as he reaches out, the firebird vanishes in a shower of sparks.”
noun + verb
Adjective
07. elusive firebird
“The hero spends years pursuing the elusive firebird through distant lands.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. feather of firebird
“He keeps a single feather of the firebird as proof of his journey.”
noun + prep + noun
09. glow of firebird
“The glow of the firebird could be seen for miles across the steppe.”
noun + prep + noun
10. capture the elusive firebird
“Only a selfless hero can capture the elusive firebird.”
11. glowing feathers of the firebird
“The forest was lit by the glowing feathers of the firebird.”
12. in search of the firebird
“The young archer sets out in search of the firebird.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- 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.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL 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: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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