lovebird

noun

love·​bird ˈləv-ˌbərd 

plural lovebirds

1

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots (especially genus Agapornis of Africa) that show great affection for their mates

2

lovebirds plural, informal : people who are lovers : people who are in a romantic relationship

The two lovebirds were spotted … boating on the water during the day, before hitting the club at night.

—Maeve McDermott

Another day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

—Kayla Keegan

Examples of lovebird in a Sentence

I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Mischa Barton, she and co-star Ben McKenzie, who portrayed teenage lovers on the Fox drama series, were lovebirds in real life — with a significant age difference. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2024

Astrologer Valerie Mesa shares your horoscope for the month of September Comments Get ready, lovebirds! —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024

The lovebirds are all smiles while headed to their private karaoke room for a sweet (and at times steamy) session where Tyla serenades him. —Heran Mamo, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024

And just last month, Lowden shared a rare photograph of the lovebirds cuddling at Glastonbury festival in England. —Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lovebird

noun

love·​bird ˈləv-ˌbərd 

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots that are noted for the expression of caring behavior for their mates