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 lovebirds, who married in 2019, welcomed their son on Monday, July 8. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

Woolery told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003 that his favorite set of lovebirds was a man aged 91 and a woman aged 87. —CBS News, 25 Nov. 2024

Thousands of fans who eagerly follow the bird’s antics via webcam were devastated when the lovebirds’ eggs were eaten by ravens in 2023. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024

In June 2023, the lovebirds announced their engagement, with Carter showing off her new ring in a carousel of photos on Instagram. —Luke Chinman, People.com, 18 Dec. 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