Pronunciation

/spəˈrɑː(r)/

Definitions

• Noun: A small, typically brown passerine bird with a long tail and a pointed beak, found in open fields and around human habitation, often associated with springtime and chirping songs. Scientific name: Passer domesticus (house sparrow).
• Verb: To catch or observe a sparrow, often implying a casual sighting or activity. “I spied a sparrow perched on a branch.”
• Adjective: Characterizing or similar to a sparrow, such as the small size or agility. “The sparrow-like bird nested in the eaves.”

Phrases

• “Sparrows chirp all day long.”
• “A sparrow’s nest is often made of twigs and grass.”
• “The sparrow population has increased in recent years.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sparrow’s quick movements made it difficult to catch.”
• Verb: “She followed the sparrow’s trajectory as it flew across the garden.”
• Adjective: “The sparrow-like bird had a distinctive brown and white pattern on its feathers.”

Synonyms

• Finch
• Sparrowhawk (as a bird of prey)
• Songbird (referring to the singing ability)
• Wren (a smaller, similar bird)

Antonyms

• Large bird (opposite of the small size)
• Predatory (opposite of the harmless nature)