The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. Any of numerous small insect-eating passerine birds of the family Paridae, found in woodland areas throughout the world and including especially members of the genus Parus, such as the chickadee. See Regional Note at tit1.
n. Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the northern hemisphere and of Africa.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Any one of numerous species of small insectivorous singing birds belonging to Parus and allied genera; -- called also tit, and tomtit.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A tit; a tomtit; any bird of the family Paridæ, and especially of the subfamily Parinæ. (See the technical names, and cuts under chickadee and Parus.)
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n. small insectivorous birds
Word Usage
"The titmouse is a fun little visitor to my yard as well."