birdsong
noun
Simple meaning
A vocalisation made by a bird, more complex than a call, for purposes associated with courtship and territory.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
burdsawngSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɝdsɔŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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noun
Vocalisations made by birds, considered collectively.
ornithology
A vocalisation made by a bird, more complex than a call, for purposes associated with courtship and territory.
The characteristic sound produced by a bird
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: Vocalisations made by birds, considered collectively.
Used this way, birdsong is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: vocalisations made by birds or considered collectively
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