bluejay

/ˈbluːˌdʒeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a medium-sized, crested songbird with bright blue and white plumage, typically having a bold and confident nature.

“The bluejay landed on the branch outside my window, singing a sweet melody.”

2. noun

a US term for a blue jay, typically referring to the eastern blue jay.

“The bluejay’s bright feathers caught the hiker’s eye as he walked through the forest.”

Synonyms

  • crested birds
  • jays

Antonyms

  • finches
  • sparrows