starling

noun
UK: /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/
US: /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/

  1. A common, dark-colored bird often seen in large groups.

    1. A starling sat on the bird feeder. [ ] [ ]
    2. The garden was filled with the sound of a starling singing in the morning. [ ] [ ]

  2. The name of any bird from the family Sturnidae.

    1. That starling has such a lovely iridescent color in its plumage. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many farmers consider the starling to be a pest due to their large flocks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bird sturnidae
starling transitive-verb

  1. To populate an area with starlings.

    1. The old barn was starlinged after the winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trees were starlinged, filled with the noise of many birds. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "starling" in English means: A common, dark-colored bird often seen in large groups., The name of any bird from the family Sturnidae..

The phonetic transcription of "starling" is /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "starling": bird, sturnidae.

Example usage of "starling": "A starling sat on the bird feeder.". More examples on the page.