bird bird /ˈbɝːd/

noun

1. () Warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings  ( bird )
   warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
    Birds are fascinating creatures that can fly and sing with a grace and beauty that is unparalleled in the animal kingdom
   Birds are fascinating creatures that can fly and sing with a grace and beauty that is unparalleled in the animal kingdom
   
   
2. () The flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food  ( fowl , bird )
   the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food
     The little bird chirped happily from its perch on the tree branch.
   The little bird chirped happily from its perch on the tree branch.
   
3. Badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers  ( bird , birdie , shuttle , shuttlecock )
   badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
   
   
4. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt  ( bird , boo , Bronx cheer [ N. American] , hiss , hoot , raspberry [Informal] , razz [Informal, N. American] , razzing [Informal, N. American] , snort )
   a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
   
5. Informal terms for a (young) woman  ( bird , chick , doll , dame , skirt , wench )
   informal terms for a (young) woman
   
   

verb

1. Watch and study birds in their natural habitat  ( bird , birdwatch )
   watch and study birds in their natural habitat