sparrow
nounUK /ˈspær.əʊ/
US /ˈspær.oʊ/
A sparrow is a small brown bird that lives in many places around the world.
A little sparrow landed on the fence and chirped.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of small, plain-looking bird in the family Passeridae, often found near people.
House sparrows are common in cities and towns.
3. Any of various small, seed-eating birds that resemble true sparrows.
The song sparrow sang from the top of the bush.
4. A person or thing considered small or insignificant (informal, rare).
Don't worry about that little sparrow of a problem.