1. people, especially retirees, who migrate from cold northern regions to warmer southern areas during winter months
Usage: informal
2. small birds that are commonly seen in snowy or winter conditions, such as snow buntings or juncos

Examples

• Every winter, thousands of snowbirds drive south to Florida and Arizona.
• The snowbirds return to their northern homes when spring arrives.
• Many retirement communities in the Southwest cater to snowbirds.
• The local economy depends heavily on snowbirds during the winter months.
• We spotted several snowbirds at the feeder during the blizzard.
• The snowbirds were the only wildlife visible in the snowy landscape.