robin redbreast

noun

1. robin ( defs 1, 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of robin redbreast¹

1400–50; late Middle English (Scots); robin, special use of Robin

Example Sentences

It was hard to believe they’d grow into adult robin redbreasts, those strutting generals of the suburban lawn.

From Washington Post

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

Facebook has blocked the sale of a pack of Christmas cards featuring a robin redbreast because of its “sexual” and “adult” nature.

From The Guardian

"A robin redbreast in a cage puts all heaven in a rage," William Blake decreed.

From The Guardian

As in England, American cards were largely secular affairs: nativity scenes did feature, but they were outnumbered by picaresque frosty landscapes, robin redbreasts and ivy.

From Time