redbreast

/ˈrɛd.breɪst/ (RED-brast)

Definitions

1. noun

A small bird, typically with a reddish or chestnut-colored plumage, especially the robin.

“The redbreast perched on the windowsill, singing its morning song.”

2. noun

A type of whisky, typically made in Scotland, with a rich, fruity flavor.

“He enjoyed a glass of fine redbreast whisky on a cold winter night.”

Synonyms

  • redwing
  • robin

Antonyms

  • blackbird
  • sparrowhawk