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robin

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɑbən// UK //ɹˈɒbɪn// robin Archaic

n. a small bird with a bright orange or red chest. You often see them in gardens, especially during the winter.

n. a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically the European robin (Erithacus rubecula) or the American robin (Turdus migratorius).


SIMPLE

A robin is singing on the garden fence.

CONTEXTUAL

We knew spring was finally arriving when we saw a robin building a nest in the apple tree.

COMPLEX

The European robin is frequently depicted in folklore and holiday cards, where its distinctive red plumage serves as a vibrant contrast to the stark white of a snowy landscape.

Synonyms
Origin

* (masculine given name): From Middle English Robin, from Old French, diminutive of Robert. * (feminine given name): From the bird, robin, or from Germanic.

Usage

Commonly used as a symbol of winter or the arrival of spring depending on the geographic region.

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