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
Examples of bird feeder in a Sentence
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This bird feeder features a giant viewing window, a sliding feed tray for easy refills, and extra strong suction cups for hours of enjoyment.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
Over the last several weeks, the Pembroke Police Department has received reports of bears appearing in various places, including a pool, a tree and most commonly, by a bird feeder, Pembroke Police Chief Richard MacDonald said in an email.
—Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
Besides the live musical performance, the Corvette Owners Club will display their cars, and ages 12 and younger can decorate a bird feeder.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
There’s a very small list, relatively, of birds that are likely to visit a bird feeder compared with birds that are elsewhere in the environment.
—Camille Baker, New York Times, 2 June 2023
The innovative bird feeder features an integrated camera that connects to the accompanying app to show video footage of birds eating at the feeder.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
For people in homes, people should keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other bear temptations in a secure building.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
The colorful plastic bird feeder looks like something from a cartoon.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 14 May 2023
Keep garbage in bear-resistant containers or in a closed building.
Empty and remove bird feeders during the summer months.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
Over the last several weeks, the Pembroke Police Department has received reports of bears appearing in various places, including a pool, a tree and most commonly, by a bird feeder, Pembroke Police Chief Richard MacDonald said in an email.
—Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
Besides the live musical performance, the Corvette Owners Club will display their cars, and ages 12 and younger can decorate a bird feeder.
—Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
There’s a very small list, relatively, of birds that are likely to visit a bird feeder compared with birds that are elsewhere in the environment.
—Camille Baker, New York Times, 2 June 2023
The innovative bird feeder features an integrated camera that connects to the accompanying app to show video footage of birds eating at the feeder.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
For people in homes, people should keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other bear temptations in a secure building.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
The colorful plastic bird feeder looks like something from a cartoon.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 14 May 2023
Keep garbage in bear-resistant containers or in a closed building.
Empty and remove bird feeders during the summer months.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined above
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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.
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