variants or less commonly birdfeeder or bird-feeder
plural bird feeders also birdfeeders
: a device or apparatus for supplying food to birds
especially : one that is designed to be used outdoors in order to attract wild birds

Examples of bird feeder in a Sentence

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Native viburnums, such as Arrowwood and Blackhaw, show off red, yellow and purple foliage in the fall, along with berries that also become winter bird feeders. Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025 Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Right now, Prime members can save up to 73% on fall and winter boots, lightweight comforters, dehumidifiers, bird feeders, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 Wildlife officials warn that backyard bird feeders may be worsening the problem. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bird feeder

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bird feeder was in 1829

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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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