1. a small songbird with bright yellow and black markings, especially the American goldfinch

Examples

• The goldfinch perched on the thistle plant, feeding on seeds.
• We spotted a male goldfinch in its bright yellow breeding plumage.
• Goldfinches are attracted to nyjer seed in bird feeders.
• The European goldfinch has a distinctive red face and white cheeks.
• A flock of goldfinches visited our garden in late summer.
• The goldfinch’s cheerful song filled the morning air.