bird feeder
noun
variants
or less commonly birdfeeder
or bird-feeder
plural bird feeders also birdfeeders
: a device or apparatus for supplying food to birds
especially
: one that is designed to be used outdoors in order to attract wild birds
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There are ceramic frogs of every size; birdhouses, bird feeders and brightly colored bird baths.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Additional perks: While there are myriad gadgets and add-ons for smart bird feeders, some of the most helpful include perch extenders (to allow more birds to dine at once), a variety of mounting options, and features to help squirrel-proof your bird feeder.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Bears often search for sustenance in people’s yards in early spring and late fall by rummaging through garbage, chicken coops, and bird feeders.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Additional perks: While there are myriad gadgets and add-ons for smart bird feeders, some of the most helpful include perch extenders (to allow more birds to dine at once), a variety of mounting options, and features to help squirrel-proof your bird feeder.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Bears often search for sustenance in people’s yards in early spring and late fall by rummaging through garbage, chicken coops, and bird feeders.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bird feeder
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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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