bird feeder

noun

ˈbərd-ˌfē-dər 

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

Examples of bird feeder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drought has disrupted berry crops and other natural food sources that bears depend on, sending them closer to humans and into garage cans, bird feeders and chicken coops. — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

And enjoy bird-watching all year long with a classic bird feeder, or upgrade to this smart bird feeder with its own camera and microphone. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

For the last few weeks, a pair of baby goldfinches has been learning how to eat from our bird feeders. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Sant Ambroeus Aspen CPW has stressed the importance of putting any possible food sources away, like trash cans, bird feeders and pet food. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird feeder

• cheerleader
• proofreader
• ringleader
• bleeder
• breeder
• leader
• lieder
• meader
• pleader
• reader
• reeder
• seeder