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

Drain Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so make sure to empty or cover birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets, gutters or any other containers that hold water. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025

This includes emptying flowerpots, birdbaths, gutters and any containers that collect rainwater. —Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025

Mosquito larvae hatch in areas where standing water collects, like ponds, birdbaths, flower pots, and gutters. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 July 2025

The volume showcased, among other things, lowrider roller skates, a birdbath Jacuzzi, a palm-frond umbrella and a device for shooting garbage out your kitchen window. —Will Heinrich, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025

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