hummingbird
word
Definition
A very small bird with bright colors and fast-beating wings that makes a humming sound as it flies.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for this specific bird; not used for insects or other animals. Collocates with 'see a', 'tiny', and 'nectar'. 'Hummingbird' is usually singular; plural is 'hummingbirds'. American English sometimes uses 'hummer' informally.
Spanish: colibrí - picaflorPortuguese (BR): beija-florPortuguese (PT): beija-florChinese (Simplified): 蜂鸟Chinese (Traditional): 蜂鳥Hindi: हमिंगबर्डArabic: طائر الطنان
Example Sentences
I saw a hummingbird in the garden.
basic
A hummingbird drinks nectar from flowers.
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The hummingbird is very small and fast.
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It's amazing how quickly a hummingbird moves its wings.
natural
You rarely see a hummingbird stay in one place for long.
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A bright red hummingbird zipped past my window this morning.
natural