Parrot

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrət/

Definitions of parrot

noun a type of colorful bird known for its ability to mimic human speech

Example Sentences

A1 I have a colorful parrot as a pet.

A2 The parrot repeated everything I said.

B1 The parrot flew around the room and landed on my shoulder.

B2 The parrot's feathers were vibrant and beautiful.

C1 The parrot mimicked the sound of a ringing phone perfectly.

C2 The parrot's intelligence and ability to learn new words amazed me.

Examples of parrot in a Sentence

formal The parrot perched on the branch and began to mimic the sounds around it.

informal I love how my parrot always brightens up the room with its colorful feathers.

slang That parrot is one chatty bird, always squawking away.

figurative Her constant repetition of the same phrases made her seem like a parrot.

Grammatical Forms of parrot

• past tense: parroted
• plural: parrots
• comparative: more parrot-like
• superlative: most parrot-like
• present tense: parrots
• future tense: will parrot
• perfect tense: have parroted
• continuous tense: is parroting
• singular: parrot
• positive degree: parrot
• infinitive: to parrot
• gerund: parroting
• participle: parroting

Origin and Evolution of parrot

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parrot' originated from the Old French word 'perrot' which was derived from the Latin word 'perrota'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'parrot' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning of a type of bird known for its ability to mimic human speech. However, its usage has expanded to refer to people who mindlessly repeat the words or opinions of others without understanding their meaning.