bird of passage

noun phrase

1
: a migratory bird
2
: a person who leads a wandering or unsettled life

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bird of passage was in 1633

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Cite this Entry

“Bird of passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20of%20passage. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bird of passage

: a bird that migrates

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