: any of several birds (such as a cardinal or scarlet tanager) with predominantly red plumage
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebTwo redbird logos embedded in hallway tiles are kept dust-free by Moncada and his co-workers. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Mar. 2022 In the Alamo City, the redbird represents the University of the Incarnate Word and the Southside Independent School District. René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 7 July 2020 And who better to lead this new series than the cardinal, that familiar redbird often associated with hope and passion? René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 7 July 2020 Things quickly go awry as students contract some sort of disease and a flock of creepy redbirds keeps showing up at pivotal scenes. David Canfield, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2020 The Cards will struggle more against Baltimore, so RB David Johnson is the only must-start for the redbirds. Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019 Bishop, a Parkton resident whose Redbirds include players from Hereford and students from Gilman, Calvert Hall, St. Paul’s and Friends, was the former strength and conditioning coach for the Baltimore Orioles from 1993 through 2006. Craig Clary, baltimoresun.com, 15 Aug. 2017 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1649, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
redbird
noun
red·bird ˈred-ˌbərd
: any of several birds (as a cardinal) with mostly red feathers