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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Back on land, the lovebirds shared a kiss while dining at the famous Lo Scoglio restaurant for lunch.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 July 2025
Six hours into questioning, police brought the lovebirds together.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
After the tears dry, the new lovebirds are faced with the onerous task of getting to know each other.
—Megan C. Reynolds, Time, 27 June 2025
The movie opens up with lovebirds Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and Molly Jensen (Demi Moore).
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 July 2025
Six hours into questioning, police brought the lovebirds together.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
After the tears dry, the new lovebirds are faced with the onerous task of getting to know each other.
—Megan C. Reynolds, Time, 27 June 2025
The movie opens up with lovebirds Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) and Molly Jensen (Demi Moore).
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 13 July 2025
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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