birdcage

noun

bird·​cage ˈbərd-ˌkāj How to pronounce birdcage (audio)
: a cage for confining birds

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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025 The location also had an existing exterior square outside where a gigantic birdcage was brought in as part of the storyline. Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025 The dress, a precious birdcage veil handmade by my best friend, Katie, and her mom, Diane, and the care my mom and sister took in dressing me was all a manifestation of the love that made me. Heather Schroering, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025 Guests order excellent pigs in a blanket and birdcages filled with cheese and charcuterie. Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for birdcage

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdcage was in the 15th century

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“Birdcage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdcage. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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