Thrush

Pronunciation: /θrʌʃ/

Definitions of thrush

noun a small to medium-sized songbird with a speckled breast and a loud, musical song

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a thrush in the garden.

A2 The thrush sang a beautiful song in the morning.

B1 The thrush is known for its melodious singing.

B2 The thrush's distinctive spotted breast makes it easy to identify.

C1 Ornithologists study the behavior of thrush species in different habitats.

C2 The thrush population has been declining due to habitat loss and climate change.

Examples of thrush in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with oral thrush, a common fungal infection.

informal I heard that thrush can be quite uncomfortable, have you experienced any symptoms?

slang My sister's boyfriend is a real thrush, always showing off his expensive possessions.

figurative The thrush of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the sunset with her loved one.

Grammatical Forms of thrush

• past tense: thrushed
• plural: thrushes
• comparative: more thrush
• superlative: most thrush
• present tense: thrush
• future tense: will thrush
• perfect tense: have thrushed
• continuous tense: is thrushing
• singular: thrush
• positive degree: thrush
• infinitive: to thrush
• gerund: thrushing
• participle: thrushing

Origin and Evolution of thrush

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thrush' comes from Old English 'thrysce' which means 'thrush bird'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thrush' has evolved to refer to both the bird species and a fungal infection in humans. The usage of the word has expanded to include various meanings in different contexts.