Finch: meaning, definitions and examples

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finch

 

[ fษชn(t)สƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A finch is a small bird with a conical beak, typically having a seed-eating diet and a melodious song.

Synonyms

songbird, sparrow, warbler

Examples of usage

  • The finch perched on the bird feeder, pecking at the seeds.
  • I heard the cheerful chirping of finches in the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

music

In music, a finch is a delicate trill or ornament, especially in vocal music.

Synonyms

embellishment, ornament, trill

Examples of usage

  • The soprano singer added a beautiful finch to the aria.
  • His performance was enhanced by the subtle use of finches throughout the piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "finch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tentilhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fink

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung pipit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ'ัŽั€ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziฤ™ba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pinson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pinzรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ispinoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงุฆุฑ ุงู„ููŠู†ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›nkava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pinkava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›€็ง‘ๅฐ้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤinkavec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjรณtittlingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำ™ะบั–ั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaraฤŸat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pinzรณn

Etymology

The word 'finch' originated from Old English 'finc,' which is of Germanic origin. It has been used to refer to small birds with a conical beak since the 14th century. Finches are known for their colorful plumage and melodious songs, making them popular among birdwatchers and music enthusiasts alike.

See also: fin, final, finance, finial, finish.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,429, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.