bluebird meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

bluebird

nounalso spelled Bluebird

US /ˈbluˌbɝd/

Etymology From blue + bird.

Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.

Any of various African starlings of the genus Lamprotornis, family Sturnidae, having predominantly glossy blue plumage.

Business, Finance An unexpectedly profitable or large deal that comes to a salesperson with minimal effort.

Derived terms: bluebird of happiness, boobird, eastern bluebird, fairy bluebird, mountain bluebird

adj

Etymology From blue + bird.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skiing, Sports Sunny and cloudless after a period of snowfall or rain.

We reached the top of the mountain, stepping out of the tram to the most bluebird day I had ever seen. I looked out onto Mineral Basin, to see miles and miles of gnarly snowcapped mountains and trees peppered across the landscape. Was I in heaven?2022 July 2, Ellie Tyerech, “To the Mountains We Go”, in Ellie Tyerech, retrieved 14 Nov 2025:
Nothing warms the soul like waking up to fresh powder and a bluebird sky on a cold November morning.2024 June 11, Jeff Cameron, “Winter is Here”, in Jackson Hole, retrieved 14 Nov 2025:

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The day was bluebird, and we marveled once again at the wonder of having this playground to ourselves.2025, Chris Wright, “Stjerntinden, Northeast Face”, in American Alpine Club, retrieved 14 Nov 2025:

Sunny and cloudless generally.

noun

Etymology From bluebird, from the blue colour of the team's kit.

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports Someone connected with Cardiff City Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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