1. a small, brightly colored parrot that is often kept as a pet
2. one of two people who are very much in love with each other
Usage: informal

Examples

• The pet store had several colorful lovebirds in a large cage.
• Lovebirds are native to Africa and are known for their affectionate behavior.
• She bought a pair of lovebirds as companions for each other.
• The young lovebirds couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
• Everyone could tell they were lovebirds by the way they gazed at each other.
• The lovebirds spent hours talking on the phone every night.