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Definition of grassbird

grassbird

/ˈɡræsˌbɜːrd/
grass · bird
Plural:grassbirds
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grassbird Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various small, typically brown and streaked passerine birds primarily belonging to the family Locustellidae, native to Australasia, Asia, and Africa, known for inhabiting dense tall grasses and marshlands.

Example

"The elusive tawny grassbird is more often heard singing from deep within the reeds than seen in the open."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

grass lizard
grass of parnassus
grass snake
grassbird
grasshopper
grassquit
grasswren

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'grass' and 'bird', named for the bird's preferred habitat of dense tall grasses, reeds, and marshlands.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grassbird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grassbird
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