birdcage

noun

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

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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. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026 The small entrance is nearly full, with an osier birdcage covered with paper flowers, a quiet, colorful parrot in it. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 Taz’s Exploration Trail will replace the Magic Flyer roller coaster and Tweety’s Escape birdcage ride. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Dec. 2025 Its birdcage frame reminds us of our grandparents’ antique rattan furniture—but with an upgrade. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birdcage

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Feb. 2026.

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