birdseed

noun

bird·​seed ˈbərd-ˌsēd 

: a mixture of seeds (as of hemp, millet, and sunflowers) used for feeding caged and wild birds

Examples of birdseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The same goes for pet food and birdseed. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Start by providing food, including fruiting shrubs, and birdseed in feeders or on the ground. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

An otter broke into a garden center in southern Scotland, hid under a shelf undetected for hours and helped itself to dog food and birdseed before staff discovered it the next morning. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

birdseed

noun

bird·​seed ˈbərd-ˌsēd 

: a mixture of seeds (as of sunflowers and millet) used for feeding birds