redbreast

[ red-brest ]

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.

redbreast

/ ˈrɛdˌbrɛst /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of redbreast¹

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

Example Sentences

TOPEKA, Kan. — Representative John Barker, a cattle breeder, retired judge and chairman of one of the most powerful committees in the Kansas legislature, had a glass of 30-year Redbreast Irish whiskey in his hand and a Don Tomas cigar from Honduras in his mouth.

From New York Times

“You wouldn’t just say, ‘This drink calls for Irish whiskey,’ and expect that Powers would work the same way Redbreast would.

From Washington Post

If I could choose any brand, it would be Redbreast 12-year Irish whiskey.

From Salon

The best place to start is not at the beginning — though feel free to go back to “The Bat and Cockroaches” afterward — but with the trilogy that starts with “The Redbreast,” goes on to “Nemesis” and concludes with “The Devil’s Star.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We have got the whole host of resident sport fish, which would be largemouth bass, the collection of sunfish species of which most are bluegill, shellcracker, warmouth, black crappie and redbreast,” Ricks said.

From Washington Times