birdcage

noun

bird·​cage ˈbərd-ˌkāj 

: a cage for confining birds

Examples of birdcage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ultra-violent mayhem simply doesn’t fit well with such comic touches as Hank continuing to carry the parakeet in the birdcage around even while being chased by the bad guys and Ben experiencing a panic attack at an inopportune moment. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

The ensemble included a billowing white coat with a high neckline collar and a coordinated chapeau with birdcage netting. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026

As Sundance became a global icon, part of its identity stemmed from wedging this gorilla of a festival into the birdcage of a tiny resort town. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026

Its birdcage frame reminds us of our grandparents’ antique rattan furniture—but with an upgrade. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above