lovebird
noun
love·bird
ˈləv-ˌbərd 
plural lovebirds
1
: any of various small usually gray or green parrots (especially genus Agapornis of Africa) that show great affection for their mates
2
lovebirds plural, informal
: people who are lovers : people who are in a romantic relationship
The two lovebirds were spotted … boating on the water during the day, before hitting the club at night.—
Maeve McDermott
Maeve McDermottAnother day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.—Kayla Keegan
Kayla KeeganExamples of lovebird in a Sentence
I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.
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There’s no denying the strong chemistry between Paul and Gracie, true lovebirds.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Slowly climbing out of debt To feed four people and a pair of lovebirds, the Saad household counts on two salaries.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
The film, which also starred Anderson’s band of usual suspects, including Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, and Jason Schwartzman, followed Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy (Kara Hayward), a pair of 12-year-old lovebirds who decide to run away together.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Festival lovebirds and devotees can also opt to get married or host their recommitment ceremonies in the Eucalyptus shade at McLaren Pass.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Slowly climbing out of debt To feed four people and a pair of lovebirds, the Saad household counts on two salaries.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
The film, which also starred Anderson’s band of usual suspects, including Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, and Jason Schwartzman, followed Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy (Kara Hayward), a pair of 12-year-old lovebirds who decide to run away together.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Festival lovebirds and devotees can also opt to get married or host their recommitment ceremonies in the Eucalyptus shade at McLaren Pass.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lovebird
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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lovebird
noun
love·bird
ˈləv-ˌbərd
: any of various small usually gray or green parrots that are noted for the expression of caring behavior for their mates
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