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

Use plastic containers to create a first aid kit for your home and car and a bird feeder. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

This weekend’s steepest deals also include solar lights for fence posts, bird feeders, stretchy jeans, swimsuit cover-ups, and kitchen tools that make cooking easier and quicker. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Remove anything from your yard that will attract bears, like bird feeders, trash, or food. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 26 June 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