Meaning & use
sparrow
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A small, brownish-gray songbird common in many parts of the world, often seen in urban and rural areas alike.
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A sparrow hopped along the windowsill searching for crumbs.
Sparrows built a nest under the eaves of the old barn.
A note on using this word
Sparrows are known for being small and unremarkable in appearance, which is why the phrase 'not even a sparrow falls' is used to suggest that even small things matter.
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