Warbler

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrblər/

Definitions of warbler

noun a small songbird with a melodious song

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a warbler in the tree outside my window.

A2 The warbler's song filled the air with a sweet melody.

B1 Birdwatchers often travel long distances to catch a glimpse of a rare warbler species.

B2 The warbler's colorful plumage made it stand out among the other birds in the forest.

C1 The warbler's migration patterns have been studied extensively by ornithologists.

C2 The warbler's intricate mating rituals are a sight to behold for those lucky enough to witness them.

Examples of warbler in a Sentence

formal The warbler is a small, insect-eating bird known for its beautiful song.

informal I saw a cute little warbler in the park today, it was singing so sweetly.

slang That warbler is one talented bird, it can hit all the high notes!

figurative Her voice was like a warbler, delicate and melodious.

Grammatical Forms of warbler

• past tense: warbled
• plural: warblers
• comparative: more warbler
• superlative: most warbler
• present tense: warbles
• future tense: will warble
• perfect tense: has warbled
• continuous tense: is warbling
• singular: warbler
• positive degree: warbler
• infinitive: to warble
• gerund: warbling
• participle: warbling

Origin and Evolution of warbler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'warbler' originated from the Old English word 'wærblera', which referred to a person who sings with trills or runs of notes like a bird.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'warbler' shifted from describing a person who sings like a bird to specifically referring to a type of bird known for its melodious song. The word has since become commonly used to describe various small, singing birds with melodious voices.