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Definition of house sparrow

house sparrow

Plural:house sparrows
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A small, highly adaptable passerine bird characterized by its brown, grey, and black plumage, originally native to Eurasia and North Africa but now widely distributed globally due to its close association with human settlements.

Example

"A flock of house sparrows gathered around the outdoor café to eagerly pick up dropped pastry crumbs."

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• Nearby Words

house finch
house gecko
house snake
house sparrow
house wren
houseboat
housebound

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of House sparrow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/house-sparrow
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