# Robbins

/ˈɹɑbɪnz/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

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

## Definition

small birds with bright orange-red feathers on their chests. You often see them in gardens, especially during the winter.

For teachers: small insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Erithacus or Turdus, characterised by a distinctive red or orange breast.

## Usage notes

- The plural form 'robins' is used to refer to the species generally or a group of individual birds.

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