B2nounnature
US/ˈsper.oʊ/
UK/ˈspær.əʊ/
a small brown or gray bird that is common in towns and gardens
In context
A sparrow landed on the table and picked up a crumb.
Sparrows build their nests under roofs and in small holes.
The number of house sparrows in the city has fallen sharply.
Words that go with sparrow
noun + noun
- house sparrowThe house sparrow is common in cities.
- sparrow nestWe found a sparrow nest under the roof.
- tree sparrowA tree sparrow has a brown cap and a black spot on each cheek.
noun + preposition
- flock of sparrowsA flock of sparrows flew past the window.
adjective + noun
- a small sparrowA small sparrow sat on the fence.