1. a small brown and red finch found in Europe, Asia, and Africa

Examples

• The linnet perched on the garden fence, its red breast gleaming in the sunlight.
• Linnets are known for their melodious song during breeding season.
• A flock of linnets gathered at the bird feeder in the early morning.
• The male linnet’s crimson forehead distinguishes it from the female.
• Linnets prefer open countryside with scattered bushes and hedgerows.
• Birdwatchers often spot linnets feeding on seeds in weedy fields.