lovebird

noun

love·bird ˈləv-ˌbərd

plural lovebirds

: any of various small usually gray or green parrots (especially genus Agapornis of Africa) that show great affection for their mates

lovebirds plural, informal : people who are lovers : people who are in a romantic relationship

The two lovebirds were spotted … boating on the water during the day, before hitting the club at night.—

Maeve McDermott

Another day, another tiny PDA moment for lovebirds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.—

Kayla Keegan

Examples of lovebird in a Sentence

I think I'll leave you two lovebirds alone for a while.

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The lovebirds are still together and as madly in love as ever. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 New lovebirds Kate and Sean are about to jump into the hellscape that is the inner-city rental market, until Kate inherits the huge mansion in the country, but unbeknown to her, the house is haunted by this collection of needy spirits. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024 While some couples stay together to avoid the discomfort of breaking up, lovebirds thrive on a positive, active approach to nurturing their connection. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Much of this chaste romance takes place in public spaces such as cafes, art galleries and bowling alleys that are strangely empty apart from the lovebirds. —

Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lovebird