catbird
/ˈkætˌbɜrd/
noun
- A North American songbird with a gray body and black cap, known for its cat-like mewing call.
- A catbird perched on the fence and began its distinctive mewing song.
- We spotted a catbird in the backyard eating berries from the bush.
- The catbird's call is often mistaken for a kitten's meow.
- Used in the idiom 'sitting in the catbird seat,' meaning being in a position of advantage or control.
- After the merger, the company found itself in the catbird seat in the market.
- He's in the catbird seat for the promotion because of his experience.
- With the best sales numbers, our team is sitting in the catbird seat this quarter.