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

Their science fair projects – a bird feeder and a device producing the smoothest smoothies – were also crafted with AI assistance after developing their own hypotheses and plans. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Birdbuddy’s next-generation smart bird feeders have finally arrived. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026

From bird feeders to lawn clutter, snake experts share the things that may be attracting snakes to your lawn—and what to do to reduce your chances of an encounter with these reptiles. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026

BirdVue is taking smart birdwatching beyond the backyard with the FEED 1, a 4G smart bird feeder designed to work in locations where Wi-Fi simply isn't available. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 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