birdhouse

noun

bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s 

: an artificial nesting site for birds

also : aviary

Examples of birdhouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Participants will search for eight spooky birdhouses on the grounds’ trails and then return to the nature center building to claim candy prizes, according to a social media post. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Look for the little birdhouses near the trail and vintage mining structures too. — Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Many job seekers are now listing offbeat, distinctly human pastimes on their resumes like birdhouse building in order to stand out. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

The couple was initially confused, considering where the birdhouse had been left, but the confusion quickly gave way to laughter. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

birdhouse

noun

bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s 

: an artificial nesting place for birds

also : aviary