# partridge

/ˈpɑɹtɹədʒ/ (US) · /pˈɑːtɹɪdʒ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/partridge
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a medium-sized bird with a round body that people often hunt for sport or eat as food.

For teachers: any of several genera of non-migratory game birds in the family Phasianidae, typically characterized by a plump body and short tail.

## Examples

- The hunter spotted a partridge hiding in the tall grass.
- The restaurant's seasonal menu features roasted partridge served with root vegetables and a red wine reduction.
- While the grey partridge was once a common sight across the British countryside, its population has declined significantly due to changes in intensive farming practices.

## Usage notes

- The plural can be either 'partridge' or 'partridges' when referring to the birds as a group or as prey.

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