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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The photos of the lovebirds cuddling in a garden (whilst showing off the stunning ring) garnered over 37 million likes.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
The two lovebirds were snapped looking giddy and in love if this blast from the past.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
After a long day hiking and exploring, lovebirds can cuddle up next to each other on 2.5 inches of plush foam padding.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Entertainment Weekly caught up with the lovebirds to talk about those pre-proposal talks, their reaction to Sean and Allyshia's smear campaign against Kat, and more.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
The two lovebirds were snapped looking giddy and in love if this blast from the past.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
After a long day hiking and exploring, lovebirds can cuddle up next to each other on 2.5 inches of plush foam padding.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Entertainment Weekly caught up with the lovebirds to talk about those pre-proposal talks, their reaction to Sean and Allyshia's smear campaign against Kat, and more.
—Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Lovebird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lovebird. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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