robin

/ˈɹɒ.bɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: robins

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast. — A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trong những loài chim passerine (khoảng 100 loài) của các họ Muscicapidae, Turdidae và Petroicidae

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Noun

Examples

As they turned into Hertford Street they startled a robin from the poet's head on a barren fountain, and he fled away with a cameo note.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast. — An American robin, Turdus migratorius.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chim passerine thuộc các họ Muscicapidae, Turdidae và Petroicidae, thường có ngực đỏ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A toxalbumin obtained from the locust tree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một loại toxalbumin lấy từ cây locust

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Someone connected with any number of sports teams known as the Robins, as a fan, player, coach, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người liên quan đến các đội thể thao có tên Robins

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “robin” mean?

Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast. — A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

Is “robin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.