1. a bird that produces musical sounds or songs
2. a female singer, especially one with a sweet voice
Usage: informal

Examples

• The robin is a common songbird in North American gardens.
• We woke up to the beautiful chorus of songbirds outside our window.
• Cardinals and finches are popular songbirds at backyard feeders.
• The jazz songbird captivated the audience with her smooth vocals.
• Many songbirds migrate south for the winter.
• She was known as the nightclub’s favorite songbird in the 1940s.