par·a·keet
ˈper-ə-ˌkēt 
ˈpa-rə-
: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long graduated tail
par·ra·keet
variants
or parakeet
ˈparəˌkēt also ˈper- sometimes ˌ⸗⸗ˈ⸗
or less commonly paroquet
or parroquet
usually -ēt+V
-ket,
usually -et+V
plural -s
1
a
: any of numerous usually rather small slender parrots with a long graduated tail see carolina parrakeet , grass parrakeet
b
: puffin
2
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Chicago Fire Department posted a photo of two firefighters carrying cages of parakeets from the scene of the fire.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The surviving parrots and parakeets were sent to the Bronx Zoo, the agreement said.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity.
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Grrlscientist,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
However, like many pets, parakeets often need time to adjust to a new environment.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
The Chicago Fire Department posted a photo of two firefighters carrying cages of parakeets from the scene of the fire.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The surviving parrots and parakeets were sent to the Bronx Zoo, the agreement said.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Their results support the hypothesis that limiting trait similarity allows the establishment of non-native parakeets at the local scale by reducing competition with native species due to trait dissimilarity.
—
Grrlscientist,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Parakeet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parakeet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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parakeet
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par·a·keet
ˈpar-ə-ˌkēt
: any of numerous usually small slender parrots with a long tail
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