birdhouse

noun

bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce birdhouse (audio)
: an artificial nesting site for birds
also : aviary

Examples of birdhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There will be free ice cream and birdhouses, while supplies last. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024 Dozens of large birdhouses, some as tall as five stories, still dot Singkawang. Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 This soft birdhouse toy is a favorite among the parents in our survey. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 The birdhouse theme gives the home a rustic charm despite the modern amenities. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024 An Asian exhibit in the birdhouse includes hornbills and Bali mynahs. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The best birdhouses have sloped roofs and gaps for ventilation, and this birdhouse has both. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023 Cleaning this birdhouse is easy—simply lift the front wooden panel to access the inside of the birdhouse. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023 There, in the Naval Cemetery Memorial Landscape, a pollinator meadow a little bigger than a football field, people could meander across wooden boardwalks and encounter birdhouses, honeybee habitats, and benches designed for the show. Curbed, 26 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birdhouse was in 1687

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“Birdhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdhouse. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

birdhouse

noun
bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce birdhouse (audio)
: an artificial nesting place for birds
also : aviary
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