martin
word
/ˈmɑɹtən/
MAR-tuhn
/mˈɑːtɪn/
MAR-tin
Definition
A martin is a small bird related to swallows, usually seen flying quickly and catching insects in the air. The word is mainly used as the name of a type of bird.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in bird names, such as 'purple martin' or 'sand martin', rather than alone in everyday conversation. Do not confuse it with the common male name 'Martin', which is usually capitalized.
Spanish: martín (ave)Portuguese (BR): martim (ave)Portuguese (PT): martim (ave)Chinese (Simplified): 燕子的一种 - 马丁鸟Chinese (Traditional): 燕子的一種 - 馬丁鳥Hindi: मार्टिन पक्षीArabic: طائر المارتنBengali: সুইচোড়ি - মার্টিন (পাখি)Russian: ласточка-мартина - мартина (птица)Japanese: イワツバメ類 - マーチン（鳥）Vietnamese: chim én (martin) - chim nhạn họ énKorean: 제비목 (마틴)Turkish: kırlangıç türü (martin)Urdu: مارٹِن (پرندہ)Indonesian: burung layang-layang martin
Example Sentences
A martin flew over the lake this morning.
basic
Once you notice a martin's fast flight, it's hard to mistake it for another bird.
natural
The martin catches insects in the air.
basic
We saw a martin near the river.
basic
I think that bird on the wire is a martin, not a swallow.
natural
A martin keeps swooping over the backyard every evening.
natural