robin

[US]/ˈrɔbin/
[UK]/ˈrɑbɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small songbird, commonly known as the robin, with a red breast.

Phrases & Collocations

robin hood

round robin

robin williams

Example Sentences

a Robin Hood spoof.

They outshoot Robin Hood.

The robin is the messenger of spring.

Robin Redbreast's bad breath.

Robin's thunderous mood hadn't lightened.

Robin Redbreast\'s bad breath.

How does a robin sing?

tut-tut, Robin, you disappoint me.

We recognized the robin by its reddish underparts.

Did you sign that round robin that was sent to the manager this week?

A tree may in summer wear a nest of robin in her hair.

James told me Kim and Robin spent the night together.

Steve came first, Robin second, and yours truly came last.

Rigo had confiscated Robin's ligeance so that he had to move away.

However, Batman and Robin have escaped yet agin.

Never in his life had Robin ailed before.

The horseman came up to Robin Hood, brandishing his sword.

robins are the worst culprits, pecking holes in every cherry.

Mr Robins was a man of few words, but his opinions were always respected.

Real-world Examples

So that was not actually a robin.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

'Have you seen the robin? ' he asked Mary.

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

" I know it isn't the robin, " said Betty.

Source: American Elementary School English 3

And there was the robin! He had followed her! Mary was very pleased.

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

Winter again came round, with its winds, frosts, tame robins, and sparkling starlight.

Source: Returning Home

" And that is why robins must fly away."

Source: American Elementary English 2

The kingbird is not bigger than a robin.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

Pretty robin, come again tomorrow, and we will give you some more nice crumbs.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 1

Hey, mom, can I go to the movies with robin?

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

'Oh! Would you please be my friend? ' she whispered to the robin.

Source: The Secret Garden (Simplified Version)

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