plural robins
1
: a large North American thrush (Turdus migratorius) with brownish-gray upperparts, blackish head and tail, black and whitish streaked throat, and dull reddish breast and underparts
called also American robin
2
a
: a small chiefly European Old World flycatcher (Erithacus rubecula) having a brownish-olive back and orangish face and breast
b
: any of various Old World songbirds that are related to or resemble the European robin
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Vintage Tennis: Round robin matches for men and women 60 or older.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
And while a white button-up is often first to mind, this winter, opt for Comme Si’s robin egg blue style for a welcome pop of color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Games will be played in a round robin format and scores recorded each week, park district officials said in a news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Most common songbirds or other birds like cardinals, robins, sparrows, blue jays, crows or pigeons, do not get infected with avian influenza viruses, according to the CDC.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
And while a white button-up is often first to mind, this winter, opt for Comme Si’s robin egg blue style for a welcome pop of color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Games will be played in a round robin format and scores recorded each week, park district officials said in a news release.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Most common songbirds or other birds like cardinals, robins, sparrows, blue jays, crows or pigeons, do not get infected with avian influenza viruses, according to the CDC.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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robin
noun
rob·in
ˈräb-ən 
1
: a small European thrush with an orange red face, throat, and breast
2
: a large North American thrush with a grayish back and head and a brick red breast
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