birdhouse

noun

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

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Her husband, John, designs and builds the birdhouses, and then garden club artisans hand-paint them. Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 Garden Art Wine corks can be glued together with a hot glue gun to create decorative birdhouses and wreaths to display in the garden. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 This whimsical birdhouse looks fit for a fairytale with its rustic stone and brick design, colorful mushrooms, and blooming flowers trailing down the roof. Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 The event is free to the public and will feature 60 sustainably minded vendors, local wildlife, magic shows, interactive children’s games, birdhouse building, a fix-it fair, a reuse fair, food and giveaways. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdhouse

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 May. 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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