noun
- plural of oriole; brightly colored songbirds found in North America and other regions, typically having yellow and black or orange and black plumage
- members or fans of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team
Usage: sports
Examples
- The orioles built their hanging nests in the elm trees.
- We spotted several orioles at the bird feeder this morning.
- Baltimore orioles are known for their distinctive orange and black coloring.
- The orioles migrate south for the winter months.
- The Orioles won their game against the Yankees last night.
- Many Orioles fans gathered at the stadium for opening day.
- She’s been following the Orioles since she was a child.