canaries
word · lemma: canary
Definition
Canaries are small, yellow (or sometimes other colors), songbirds often kept as pets for their pleasant singing.
Usage & Nuances
'Canaries' is the plural of 'canary.' They are famous for their singing. Also, 'canary' is used metaphorically in English ('canary in a coal mine' means an early warning sign). Most often refers to pet birds, not wild ones.
Spanish: canariosPortuguese (BR): canáriosPortuguese (PT): canáriosChinese (Simplified): 金丝雀Chinese (Traditional): 金絲雀Hindi: कैनरी (पक्षी)Arabic: طيور الكناري
Example Sentences
She feeds the canaries every day.
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Our canaries wake us up with their songs every morning.
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We have two canaries in our living room.
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The canaries are singing happily this morning.
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I love listening to the canaries when I’m working.
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Those brightly colored canaries always cheer up the house.
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