Word
wren
US/ˈɹɛn/
UK/ɹˈɛn/
Definition
n. a very small, brown bird with a short tail that often points upward. It is known for having a very loud and beautiful song for its size.
n. any of various small, typically brown passerine birds in the family Troglodytidae, characterized by a short, cocked tail and a loud, complex song.
Examples
“A tiny wren is singing on the garden fence.”
“While hiking through the dense undergrowth, we spotted a wren darting between the fallen logs in search of insects.”
“The Eurasian wren is one of the smallest birds in the region, yet its powerful trill can be heard across the entire woodland during the breeding season.”
Examples
simple
“A tiny wren is singing on the garden fence.”
contextual
“While hiking through the dense undergrowth, we spotted a wren darting between the fallen logs in search of insects.”
complex
“The Eurasian wren is one of the smallest birds in the region, yet its powerful trill can be heard across the entire woodland during the breeding season.”
Usage
Commonly used to refer specifically to the Eurasian wren in Europe or the House wren in North America.
Real-World Examples
“In Melbourne, for example, a lack of suitable habitat for smaller forest birds such as fairy wrens and yellow robins means they are rapidly being pushed out by aggressive noisy miners.” Scan code
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