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

The two are soon mistaken for a real-life couple by the Heart Eyes Killer, who targets lovebirds on Valentine's Day every year. —Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Cameras also caught the two lovebirds sharing a few kisses in the mix of the celebration. —Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

The car quickly goes up in flames, though the two lovebirds safely escape. —Will Harris, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Wood’s romantic oldies resonated with a new generation of lovebirds, becoming a soundtrack of Southern California life — literally, as Wood found a third career as a performer at weddings, quinceañeras and anniversary parties. —Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025

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