birdseed
noun
bird·seed
ˈbərd-ˌsēd 
: a mixture of seeds (as of hemp, millet, and sunflowers) used for feeding caged and wild birds
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To make this, spread peanut butter on a paper towel or toilet paper tube using a butter knife, and roll the whole tube in birdseed.
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Seal dry goods, such as pet food and birdseed, in airtight containers in the pantry or garage so mice can't get into them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
An inspection report in August 2025 shows the store was in violation after inspectors found rodents in the birdseed area.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Groceries are a steak, chicken sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, lettuce, cheese, two bags of birdseed, coffee, peaches, lemons, limes, ice-cream sandwiches, tomatoes, spinach, broth, onions, and the aforementioned wine.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Seal dry goods, such as pet food and birdseed, in airtight containers in the pantry or garage so mice can't get into them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
An inspection report in August 2025 shows the store was in violation after inspectors found rodents in the birdseed area.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Groceries are a steak, chicken sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, lettuce, cheese, two bags of birdseed, coffee, peaches, lemons, limes, ice-cream sandwiches, tomatoes, spinach, broth, onions, and the aforementioned wine.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Birdseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdseed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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birdseed
noun
bird·seed
ˈbərd-ˌsēd
: a mixture of seeds (as of sunflowers and millet) used for feeding birds
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