blue jay

noun

ˈblü-ˌjā How to pronounce blue jay (audio)
: a crested bright blue North American jay (Cyanocitta cristata)

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Cardinals, mockingbirds, robins and blue jays will all forage for dogwood berries and insects. — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 The squalling of a blue jay wakes me. — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 But many bird species — like doves, blue jays, mockingbirds — spend much of their early life on the ground while learning to fly. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026 Shoppers have reported seeing a variety of bird species with the help of this feeder, including goldfinches, cardinals, blue jays, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue jay

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First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue jay was in 1709

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blue jay

noun
ˈblü-ˌjā How to pronounce blue jay (audio)
: a bright blue North American jay having a small bunch of feathers pointing upward and backward from the top of the head
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