1. a brightly colored songbird, typically yellow and black, found in North America and Europe

Examples

• The Baltimore oriole is Maryland’s state bird.
• We spotted a bright orange oriole in the oak tree.
• Orioles build hanging nests that sway in the breeze.
• The orchard oriole has a beautiful melodic song.
• She filled the feeder with orange slices to attract orioles.
• The male oriole’s plumage is more vibrant than the female’s.