birdhouse

noun

bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce birdhouse (audio)
: an artificial nesting site for birds
also : aviary

Examples of birdhouse in a Sentence

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Cavity nesting birds, such as bluebirds, chickadees, flycatchers, nuthatches, trogons, and wrens as well as some duck species, use birdhouses or nest boxes. Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 This way, your birdhouses will be available for the earliest nesting species such as chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Matt, 27, and Hannah, 28, are the owners and operators of Bird Your House, a custom birdhouse business. Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 And there are all sorts of knick-knacks — from hair clips to birdhouses that her dad makes. Bo Evans, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdhouse was in 1687

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“Birdhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdhouse. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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birdhouse

noun
bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce birdhouse (audio)
: an artificial nesting place for birds
also : aviary
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