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Definition of wren

wren

/ɹɛn/
wren
Plural:wrens
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• noun

1

A small, highly active songbird of the family Troglodytidae, typically characterized by brown, barred plumage, a slender bill, and a short tail that is often held cocked upright.

Example

"The tiny wren darted through the underbrush, its short tail pointed sharply upwards as it searched for insects among the fallen leaves."

2

British A member of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), a former women's branch of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.

Example

"During the Second World War, she served as a wren, working diligently as a radio operator at a busy coastal naval base."

• Rhymes for wren

• Nearby Words

wrecked
wrecker
wreckfish
wren
wrench
wrenching
wrenchingly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wrenna' or 'wrænna', of Germanic origin, referring to the small brown songbird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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