martin

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːtɪn/
US: /ˈmɑːrtɪn/

  1. A type of bird that is known for building mud nests, often found near water.

    1. A martin flew by so fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The birdwatcher identified the martin by its distinctive tail feathers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A surname.

    1. Martin is my friend's name. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mr. Martin is a well-respected member of the community. [ ] [ ]

  3. A male given name.

    1. Martin is a common name. [ ] [ ]
    2. I know a Martin who is a very talented musician. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

swallow

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "martin" in English means: A type of bird that is known for building mud nests, often found near water., A surname., A male given name..

The phonetic transcription of "martin" is /ˈmɑːtɪn/ in British English and /ˈmɑːrtɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "martin": swallow.

Example usage of "martin": "A martin flew by so fast.". More examples on the page.