Meaning and usage of the word warble in English

Meaning of vocabulary warble

warbleverb

Warble

/ˈwɔːbl//ˈwɔːrbl/

Origin of the word warble

The origin of the word "warble" dates back to the Middle English verb "wrablen," which meant "to quaver or tremble." Over time, the word evolved to describe the unique and wobbly musical notes produced by birds during their songs. It is believed to have derived from an older Germanic word "wrabljan," which had similar meanings in various Germanic languages. The term "warble" is now commonly used to refer to the sweet and melodic sounds made by birds, especially during spring and summer. This word adds depth to our vocabulary, enabling us to precisely describe the enchanting calls of various species of birds that enrich our surroundings.

Vocabulary summary warble

typenoun

meaningsaddle callus (hard callus on the horse's back caused by the rubbing of the saddle)

meaningu (do) maggots

meaningmaggots

typenoun

meaningchirping (of birds); babbling (of streams); chirping; whispering

Example of vocabulary warblenamespace

meaning

to sing, especially in a high voice that is not very steady

  • He warbled his way through the song.
  • The tiny bird perched on the branch warbled a cheerful tune, filling the air with its melodic sounds.
  • As the sun began to set, the crickets in the meadow warbled their evening symphony, signaling the end of another day.
  • The children gathered around the frightened canary, trying to soothe its panicked warbling with gentle words.
  • The harmonious warble of the doves blended perfectly with the chorus of the frogs, creating an enchanting symphony in the garden.
meaning

to sing with rapidly changing notes

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