English sparrow


Origin of English sparrow

1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Words Nearby English sparrow

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How to use English sparrow in a sentence

  • But Madam English sparrow was apparently eye-minded rather than ear-minded.

    The Meaning of Evolution | Samuel Christian Schmucker
  • What is the history of the English sparrow in this country, and how is his increase accounted for by his powers of adaptation?

    The Meaning of Evolution | Samuel Christian Schmucker
  • Mr. English sparrow heard her say this, and thought he would rather like to be bothered in that way.

    Dooryard Stories | Clara Dillingham Pierson
  • “Boys are a bother, anyway,” said an English sparrow, as he spattered in the edge of a puddle.

    Dooryard Stories | Clara Dillingham Pierson
  • Then she swallowed a careless Bug who had mistaken her for an English sparrow and flown when he should have stayed hidden.

    Dooryard Stories | Clara Dillingham Pierson