hummingbird
Translation
hummingbird
Examples
A hummingbird hovered by the red flower.
A hummingbird hovered by the red flower.
Hummingbirds can fly backwards.
Hummingbirds can fly backwards.
Grammar Patterns
a/the hummingbird a small bird known for its rapid wing movement A hummingbird hovered by the red flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Similar birds: swift, finch
Etymology
Named for the 'humming' sound its rapidly beating wings make. It's a compound of 'humming' + 'bird'.
Memory Tips
It's a bird that makes a humming sound. The name is very descriptive and easy to remember.