chickadee
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Definition
Noun A small, active songbird native to North America, characterized by its grey and black plumage and distinctive call that sounds like its name.
Usage
The word "chickadee" refers specifically to a type of bird. It is used as a common noun. * The chickadee is a common sight at winter bird feeders. * We heard the cheerful call of a chickadee in the pine tree.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective noun: While typically referring to individual birds, "chickadee" can be used informally to describe a group.
- A flock of chickadees flitted through the branches.
Variants and Related Words
- Black-capped Chickadee (n): A specific, very common species of chickadee () known for the black cap on its head.
- Carolina Chickadee (n): A species () found in the southeastern United States.
- Chickadee-dee-dee (n): An informal term for the characteristic call of some chickadee species.
Different Meanings
The word "chickadee" has one primary meaning as defined above. It is not commonly used with other distinct meanings.
Synonyms
- Titmouse (n): A closely related bird in the same family (Paridae), though "titmouse" often refers to species with crests.
- Songbird (n): A general term for a passerine bird known for its vocalizations.
Idioms
There are no common idioms that use the word "chickadee."
Phrasal Verbs
There are no phrasal verbs associated with the word "chickadee."
Noun
- any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America