C1nounnatureurban
US/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
UK/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
a fat gray bird that lives in towns and cities and is often seen in squares
In context
A flock of pigeons rose from the square when the bells rang.
Tourists were feeding the pigeons outside the cathedral.
Some people think of the pigeon as a pest, others as a symbol of city life.
Words that go with pigeon
verb + noun
- feed the pigeonsGrandpa likes to feed the pigeons in the park.
noun + preposition
- a flock of pigeonsA flock of pigeons landed on the roof.
adjective + noun
- wild pigeonA wild pigeon built a nest on our balcony.
noun + noun
- homing pigeonHoming pigeons were once used to carry messages.
- pigeon droppingsPigeon droppings covered the statue.