Sparrer

Pronunciation: /ˈspærər/

Definitions of sparrer

noun a small bird, typically a sparrow

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sparrer hopping around in the park.

A2 The little sparrer chirped happily as it flew from tree to tree.

B1 The sparrer built its nest in the eaves of the house.

B2 The sparrer's distinctive chirp could be heard throughout the neighborhood.

C1 The ornithologist studied the behavior of the sparrer in its natural habitat.

C2 The sparrer population has been steadily declining in recent years due to habitat loss.

Examples of sparrer in a Sentence

formal The sparrer is a small bird commonly found in urban areas.

informal I saw a group of sparrers fighting over breadcrumbs in the park.

slang My grandma always calls sparrows 'sparrers'.

figurative The sparrer of gossip spread the rumors throughout the office.

Grammatical Forms of sparrer

• past tense: sparred
• plural: sparrers
• comparative: more sparrer
• superlative: most sparrer
• present tense: spar
• future tense: will sparr
• perfect tense: have sparred
• continuous tense: is sparring
• singular: sparrer
• positive degree: sparrer
• infinitive: to sparr
• gerund: sparring
• participle: sparring

Origin and Evolution of sparrer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sparrer' is believed to have originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'spearwa' meaning sparrow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sparrer' evolved to be used colloquially to refer to sparrows, a common type of bird. However, the word is less commonly used in modern English compared to its earlier usage.