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Definition of yellowthroat

yellowthroat

/ˈjɛloʊˌθroʊt/
yel · low · throat
Plural:yellowthroats
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yellowthroat Lexical Profile

yellowthroat Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several small New World warblers of the genus Geothlypis, native to the Americas and characterized by olive-green to brownish upperparts, a bright yellow throat, and a distinctive black facial mask in males.

Example

"While kayaking through the marsh, the birdwatcher was thrilled to spot a male common yellowthroat singing from the top of a cattail."

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• Nearby Words

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yellowtail
yellowtail snapper
yellowthroat
yellowy
yelp
yelper

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'yellow' and 'throat', coined in the 18th century to describe the bird's distinctive plumage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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