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robin

/ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/

Meanings
noun
Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast.

Examples :

"A robin perched on the fence post outside my classroom window. "
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Related Words

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families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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trimming verb

/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

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delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

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formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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perched verb

/pɜːrtʃt/ /pɜːrtʃɪt/

To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

"The robin perched on the edge of the birdbath, getting ready to take a drink. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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neckline noun

/ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.

"The low neckline of her blouse showed a bit of her décolletage. "

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passerine noun

/ˈpæsəɹaɪn/

Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.

"The robin in my backyard is a passerine, easily identified by its perching feet and melodious song. "

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "