Chirm

Pronunciation: /tʃɜrm/

Definitions of chirm

noun a group of birds singing or calling together, typically in a lively and continuous way

Example Sentences

A1 The chirm of birds in the morning is a beautiful sound.

A2 I could hear the chirm of children playing in the park.

B1 The chirm of insects filled the air as we hiked through the forest.

B2 The chirm of voices in the crowded market made it hard to hear.

C1 The chirm of protest chants could be heard from blocks away.

C2 The chirm of the orchestra tuning their instruments signaled the start of the concert.

Examples of chirm in a Sentence

formal The chirm of birds in the forest signaled the arrival of spring.

informal I love waking up to the cheerful chirm of birds outside my window.

slang The chirm of birds always puts a smile on my face.

figurative The chirm of voices in the crowded room created a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Grammatical Forms of chirm

• past tense: chirmed
• plural: chirms
• comparative: chirmer
• superlative: chirmest
• present tense: chirms
• future tense: will chirm
• perfect tense: have chimed
• continuous tense: is chirming
• singular: chirm
• positive degree: chirm
• infinitive: to chirm
• gerund: chirming
• participle: chirmed

Origin and Evolution of chirm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'chirm' originated from Old English, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kirmilaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the sound of birds or insects chirping, the meaning of 'chirm' has evolved to also represent a lively or cheerful commotion among a group of people.