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barn swallow Synonyms
Another word for barn swallow
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, widely distributed migratory passerine bird (Hirundo rustica) characterized by a deeply forked tail, metallic blue upperparts, and reddish or buff underparts, known for building cup-shaped mud nests on the beams and eaves of human-made structures.
Usage Example
"Flocks of barn swallows darted gracefully through the twilight sky, catching flying insects on the wing before returning to their mud nests under the eaves."
Strong
swallow
Weak
passerine
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barn swallow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barn-swallow