Definition

A type of aircraft that was used by the military in the past but is now privately owned, or one that is painted in military colors for shows and displays.

Example

The warbird flew gracefully over the crowd during the airshow.

Conversation

Did you see that warbird flying over the park yesterday?

Yeah, I did! It looked amazing up there.

I love how they restore those old planes to look like new.

Me too! It’s cool to see history in the sky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Warbird → The word is formed from "war" (from Old English *werre*, meaning conflict or battle) and "bird" (from Old English *brid*, meaning a flying creature). The term "warbird" refers to a bird associated with war, often used to describe military aircraft that are designed for combat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'war' as a conflict and 'bird' as a flying creature — a warbird is like a flying machine made for battle.

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