redbreast

American  

[red-brest] / ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. the European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

2. the North American robin, Turdus migratorius.

3. any of various other birds, as a dowitcher or knot.

4. a freshwater sunfish, Lepomis auritus, of the eastern U.S.

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redbreast British  

/ ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

1. any of various birds having a red breast, esp the Old World robin See robin

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Etymology

Origin of redbreast

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; red ¹, breast

Example Sentences

An official announcement will be made on Friday that Aardman is shooting Robin Robin, a family film about a baby robin redbreast that goes missing.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2019

Four Mile Run, Arlington: A literal hot spot for fly-fishing, the water treatment plant here churns out warm water, where largemouth bass, carp, bluegill and redbreast sunfish will congregate.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2018

Four Holes Swamp - Eat no mudfish, largemouth bass or chain pickerel; no more than one meal per week of bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and warmouth.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2015

No more than one meal per week of black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.

From Washington Times • Jul. 22, 2015

I always think that Betty looks like Bewick's picture of the robin redbreast; you remember it?

From Betty Leicester A Story For Girls by Jewett, Sarah Orne