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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Desgully Window Bird Feeder This stick-on bird feeder is a favorite among both BHG readers and Amazon shoppers.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Why Cleaning Bird Feeders Is So Important While bird feeders provide a great food source for birds, not cleaning them regularly and properly can do more harm than good.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Native viburnums, such as Arrowwood and Blackhaw, show off red, yellow and purple foliage in the fall, along with berries that also become winter bird feeders.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Why Cleaning Bird Feeders Is So Important While bird feeders provide a great food source for birds, not cleaning them regularly and properly can do more harm than good.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Native viburnums, such as Arrowwood and Blackhaw, show off red, yellow and purple foliage in the fall, along with berries that also become winter bird feeders.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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