bird feeder

noun

ˈbərd-ˌfē-dər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Osoeri Solar-Powered Bird Feeder with Camera imWith this bird feeder’s high-tech features, your foray into amateur birding is easier than ever. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

Mild soaps are safe for cleaning a bird feeder, provided it is thoroughly rinsed to remove any residue. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

According to the village website, garbage spilling out of dumpsters, not picking up pet waste, spilling birdseed from bird feeders, open compost bins, throwing food on the ground for birds, cats and other animals, and dumpsters and garbage containers in disrepair can be food sources for rats. —Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

In Connecticut, the most common bear encounters are with trash cans, and the second most common are with bird feeders. —Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird feeder

• cheerleader
• proofreader
• ringleader
• bleeder
• breeder
• leader
• lieder
• meader
• pleader
• reader
• reeder
• seeder