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Definition of sparrow

sparrow

/ˈspæɹ.oʊ/
spar · row
Plural:sparrows
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sparrow Lexical Profile

sparrow Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, widespread, mostly brown and grey Old World singing birds of the family Passeridae, characterized by their short, stout, conical bills adapted for eating seeds.

Example

"A flock of house sparrows gathered around the park bench, quickly pecking at the scattered breadcrumbs."

2

American Any of various similar but unrelated small, seed-eating New World birds of the family Passerellidae.

Example

"The song sparrow is a common sight in North American gardens, recognizable by the dark brown streaks on its white chest."

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• Rhymes for sparrow

• Nearby Words

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sparkleberry
sparmannia
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spathiphyllum
spathodea

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'spearwa', tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*sparwô', denoting a small bird.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sparrow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sparrow
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