1. a large North American flycatcher bird with a dark back and light underparts, known for its aggressive behavior in defending territory

Examples

• The eastern kingbird perched on the fence post, watching for insects.
• A kingbird chased the hawk away from its nesting area.
• We spotted a western kingbird during our birdwatching trip.
• The kingbird’s white-tipped tail feathers were clearly visible in flight.
• Kingbirds are known for fearlessly attacking much larger birds that enter their territory.
• The gray kingbird is common in the southeastern United States.