chimney swallow

noun

1. British. barn swallow.
2. chimney swift.

chimney swallow

noun

1. another name for common swallow See swallow 2
2. a less common name for chimney swift

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimney swallow¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

The chimney swift is, properly speaking, not a swallow at all, though chimney swallow is its more popular name.

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I will also exchange a chimney-swallow's egg for the egg of any bird except a robin, blue jay, or chipping sparrow.

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On the wing the chimney swallow looks like an athlete stripped for the race.

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It is you who must encourage the faith I feel starting somewhere in this room, like a chimney swallow that would fain fly out.

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With the breath of the chimney there came presently the chimney swallow, and dropped much fatigued upon the deck of the steamer.

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