bird
UK: bɜːd | US: bɜːrd
n. a warm-blooded, feathered vertebrate with wings, typically capable of flight
n. (informal) a person, often with a specific characteristic (e.g., "early bird")
n. (slang) an aircraft or spacecraft
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The word "bird" originates from Old English bridd, meaning "young bird" or "chick." Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass all avian species. The exact root is uncertain, but it may derive from Proto-Germanic brudiz, reflecting the sound of chirping or fluttering. Unlike many English words with clear Latin or Greek roots, "bird" is a native Germanic term, preserving its compact form through centuries of linguistic evolution.
A bright red bird perched on the tree branch.
She’s an early bird who wakes up at dawn every day.
The engineers inspected the new bird before its test flight.
Birds migrate south for the winter.
He has a tattoo of a bird symbolizing freedom.