Bluebird
noun
A type of bird that is usually small, has a beautiful blue color and a pleasant song. The specific type might vary but it is common in North America.
On our walk through the park, we saw a bluebird perched on a branch.
Often appears as...
- eastern bluebird
- mountain bluebird
noun
A symbol of happiness or a good omen in popular culture or literature.
Her grandmother always told her that seeing a bluebird was a sign of good luck to come.
Often appears as...
- bluebird of happiness
- bluebird of love
Usage tips
Approving
Literary, Poetic
noun
A type of bird that is usually small, has a beautiful blue color and a pleasant song. The specific type might vary but it is common in North America.
On our walk through the park, we saw a bluebird perched on a branch.
Often appears as...
- eastern bluebird
- mountain bluebird
noun
A symbol of happiness or a good omen in popular culture or literature.
Her grandmother always told her that seeing a bluebird was a sign of good luck to come.
Often appears as...
- bluebird of happiness
- bluebird of love
Usage tips
Approving
Literary, Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Color Significance
In English, 'bluebird' often symbolizes the color blue, emphasizing its vibrant hue.
The bluebird's feathers shone brightly under the sun.
Pro Tip 2/3North American Species
The bluebird term specifically refers to species found in North America, not all blue birds.
The bluebird is native to my area in Missouri.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Bluebirds are commonly found in open fields, so mentioning their habitat adds context.
Look for the bluebird by the meadows, not in dense forests.
Pro Tip 1/3Color Significance
In English, 'bluebird' often symbolizes the color blue, emphasizing its vibrant hue.
The bluebird's feathers shone brightly under the sun.
Pro Tip 2/3North American Species
The bluebird term specifically refers to species found in North America, not all blue birds.
The bluebird is native to my area in Missouri.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Bluebirds are commonly found in open fields, so mentioning their habitat adds context.
Look for the bluebird by the meadows, not in dense forests.
Pro Tip 1/3Color Significance
In English, 'bluebird' often symbolizes the color blue, emphasizing its vibrant hue.
The bluebird's feathers shone brightly under the sun.
Pro Tip 2/3North American Species
The bluebird term specifically refers to species found in North America, not all blue birds.
The bluebird is native to my area in Missouri.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Habitat
Bluebirds are commonly found in open fields, so mentioning their habitat adds context.
Look for the bluebird by the meadows, not in dense forests.
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Love Birds PIPE National...
to a time when the birds were part of his everyday life what really makes my day to get up early in the morning just as the Sun comes up be a bluebird up on top of the radio and general singing the Bluebird was on an endangered list at one time it was an
Video examples
Love Birds PIPE National...
to a time when the birds were part of his everyday life what really makes my day to get up early in the morning just as the Sun comes up be a bluebird up on top of the radio and general singing the Bluebird was on an endangered list at one time it was an
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Quote examples
John Burroughs
American Author
There never was a happier or more devoted husband than the male bluebird. He is the gay champion and escort of the female at all times, and while she is sitting, he feeds her regularly.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
A man's interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
The bluebird carries the sky on his back.
Quote examples
John Burroughs
American Author
There never was a happier or more devoted husband than the male bluebird. He is the gay champion and escort of the female at all times, and while she is sitting, he feeds her regularly.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
A man's interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
The bluebird carries the sky on his back.
Example 1 of 3
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