Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pipit
noun
/ˈpɪpɪt/
Definition
A small songbird belonging to the family Motacillidae, known for its melodious singing and typically found in open habitats.
Examples
- The pipit sings sweetly at dawn, a beautiful start to the day.
- As we walked through the meadow, we spotted a pipit hopping along the ground.
- The conservation team is working to protect the pipit habitat in the coastal region.
Meaning
Pipits are ground-feeding birds characterized by their slender bodies and long legs, often found in grasslands, fields, and coastal areas.
Synonyms
- songbird
- lark
- sparrow