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Definition of mockingbird

mockingbird

/ˈmɑːkɪŋˌbɜːrd/
mock · ing · bird
Plural:mockingbirds
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mockingbird Lexical Profile

mockingbird Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several New World songbirds belonging to the family Mimidae (especially the northern mockingbird native to North America), renowned for their loud, melodious songs and remarkable ability to accurately mimic the calls of other birds, insects, and environmental sounds.

Example

"The mockingbird perched on the highest branch of the oak tree, seamlessly shifting from the call of a blue jay to the trill of a cardinal."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1670s in American English from 'mocking' (imitating) and 'bird', referencing the species' remarkable ability to mimic the vocalizations of other birds and environmental sounds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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