phoebe

noun
UK: /ˈfiː.bi/
US: /ˈfiː.bi/

  1. A small, grey-brown North American bird that catches insects in flight.

    1. A phoebe nested near the porch last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The eastern phoebe is known for its distinctive tail-wagging behavior as it perches. [ ] [ ]

  2. A female given name, often short for Phoebe.

    1. My friend Phoebe is a talented artist. [ ] [ ]
    2. Phoebe is known for her quirky sense of humor and unique fashion choices within our group. [ ] [ ]

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The word "phoebe" in English means: A small, grey-brown North American bird that catches insects in flight., A female given name, often short for Phoebe..

The phonetic transcription of "phoebe" is /ˈfiː.bi/ in British English and /ˈfiː.bi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "phoebe": "A phoebe nested near the porch last year.". More examples on the page.