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
Maeve McDermottAnother day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.—Kayla Keegan
Kayla KeeganExamples of lovebird in a Sentence
I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.
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—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
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—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Their story of leadership and love was anything but conventional, but the duo have been remembered as steadfast rulers and true lovebirds.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Not to mention: Our favorite lovebirds are still smack dab in the middle of a war.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
Along with the footage, the first-look photos tease the romance to come between Benedict and Sophie, as well as a new look at season 3 lovebirds Colin and Penelope, who are settling nicely into newlywed life — and parenthood!
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Their story of leadership and love was anything but conventional, but the duo have been remembered as steadfast rulers and true lovebirds.
—Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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
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