robbins: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

When capitalised, yes, it is a proper noun (surname). In very rare and specific American English contexts, lowercase 'robbins' can be a non-standard plural for the bird 'robin', but 'robins' is the correct and common plural.

You can simply add 'the' before it (the Robbins) or use the traditional possessive plural 'the Robbinses' (e.g., 'the Robbinses' house'). Both are acceptable, though 'the Robbins' is more common for collective reference.

They are different species. The British robin (Erithacus rubecula) is smaller and often associated with winter. The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is a larger thrush, a sign of spring. The plural 'robbins' is almost never used for the British bird.

Primarily as a surname in social, historical, or cultural contexts (e.g., Robbins dance awards, Robbins theorem in economics). It is unlikely to be encountered as the plural for the bird outside of specialised or poetic usage.

A plural noun referring to multiple individuals bearing the surname Robbins, or multiple American robin birds (Turdus migratorius).

Robbins is usually neutral to formal for surname; informal for birds. in register.

Robbins: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrɒb.ɪnz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈrɑː.bɪnz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.