Pigeon

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Definitions of pigeon

noun a bird of the family Columbidae, typically smaller than a dove and having a stout body and short legs

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pigeon in the park.

A2 The pigeon flew away when I got too close.

B1 Pigeons are often found in urban areas scavenging for food.

B2 The pigeon population in the city has been steadily increasing.

C1 The ornithologist studied the behavior of pigeons in depth.

C2 Pigeons have been used in scientific experiments to study their cognitive abilities.

Examples of pigeon in a Sentence

formal The pigeon is a common sight in urban areas.

informal I saw a pigeon hanging out on the sidewalk.

slang That pigeon is always scavenging for food.

figurative She felt like a pigeon trapped in a cage, unable to escape her circumstances.

Grammatical Forms of pigeon

• past tense: pigeoned
• plural: pigeons
• comparative: more pigeon-like
• superlative: most pigeon-like
• present tense: pigeon
• future tense: will pigeon
• perfect tense: have pigeon
• continuous tense: is pigeon-ing
• singular: pigeon
• positive degree: pigeon
• infinitive: to pigeon
• gerund: pigeoning
• participle: pigeoning

Origin and Evolution of pigeon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pigeon' originated from the Old French word 'pijon' which came from the Latin word 'pipio' meaning 'young bird'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pigeon' has come to refer specifically to a type of bird in the Columbidae family, commonly found in urban areas around the world.