birdbath

noun

bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath 

-ˌbäth

: a usually ornamental basin set up for birds to bathe in

Examples of birdbath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turn over any container that can collect water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, pet bowls, flowerpots and trash containers. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Once a week, empty items that hold water such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, pet bowls, flowerpots and trash containers. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Hanging bird feeders and birdhouses, providing natural perches in trees and shrubs, and adding a birdbath are just a few ways to attract birds to your yard. — The Spruce, 21 July 2026

Plants like coneflowers, red hot poker flowers, and Oriental lilies draw pollinators (who in turn help boost the productivity of the vegetables and fruits), while a birdbath offers a drink. — Myles McDonnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for birdbath

• bloodbath
• footpath
• towpath
• warpath
• aftermath
• multipath
• psychopath
• hath
• lath
• math
• path
• rath

Kids Definition

birdbath

noun

bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath 

-ˌbȧth

: a basin set up for wild birds to bathe in