housesparrow
nounUK /ˈhaʊs spærəʊ/
US /ˈhaʊs spæroʊ/
A small brown and gray bird that often lives near people and their homes.
A house sparrow landed on the windowsill and chirped loudly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A common city bird known for being bold and noisy around buildings.
House sparrows gathered in the busy square to peck at crumbs.
3. A small bird that builds its nest in roofs, holes, and cracks of buildings.
We found a house sparrow nesting under the eaves of our garage.
4. A type of sparrow that is often seen in flocks near farms and gardens.
The farmer smiled as house sparrows fluttered around the barn.