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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Shop clothing, bird feeders, quilts, tank tops, outdoor furniture, garden must-haves, and more—from $7. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Don’t leave pet food or bird feeders outside. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Reposition bird feeders farther away from your living area. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Finally, one last common item that attracts snakes is a bird feeder. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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