: a cage for confining birds

Examples of birdcage in a Sentence

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Brower and Simone covered the floor around their refrigerator -- where Primrose likes to perch and poop -- with birdcage liner. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 Hanging beside a replica wooden hut was a birdcage with a note explaining that the parrot had been removed for its own mental well-being. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Related Articles The highlight of the dress was, without a doubt, the bodice, which featured a sheer, birdcage-style rounded scoop neckline with a bevy of tulle ruffles in layers. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Maggie’s actually the one who was the instigator, unlocking Lizzie’s birdcage. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdcage

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birdcage was in the 15th century

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“Birdcage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdcage. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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