1. a small North American warbler that builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground resembling a Dutch oven
2. any of various birds of Central and South America that build oven-shaped clay nests

Examples

• The ovenbird’s distinctive call echoed through the forest.
• We discovered an ovenbird nest hidden among the fallen leaves.
• Ovenbirds are known for their loud ‘teacher-teacher-teacher’ song.
• The clay nest of the South American ovenbird can weigh several pounds.
• Birdwatchers often hear ovenbirds before they see them.
• The ovenbird walked along the forest floor searching for insects.