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Definition of goldfinch

goldfinch

/ˈɡoʊldˌfɪntʃ/
gold · finch
Plural:goldfinches
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goldfinch Lexical Profile

goldfinch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small North American seed-eating songbird of the finch family, the male of which develops brilliant yellow plumage with a black forehead and wings during the summer breeding season.

Example

"A bright yellow goldfinch landed on the thistle feeder outside our kitchen window."

2

A widely distributed Eurasian and North African songbird of the finch family, characterized by a striking red face and a distinct yellow patch on its black and white wings.

Example

"A charm of goldfinches gathered in the meadow, expertly extracting seeds from the dried teasel heads."

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• Rhymes for goldfinch

• Nearby Words

goldentail
goldeye
goldfield
goldfinch
goldfish
goldilocks
goldish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'goldfinc', a compound of 'gold' (referring to the bird's bright yellow plumage) and 'finc' (finch).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goldfinch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goldfinch
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