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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My question is why is it considered a good thing to feed the wild birds, put up birdhouses and owl boxes when we are told not to feed the wildlife that is all around us? Joan Morris, Mercury News, 19 May 2025 Installing birdhouses near your lilies and keeping the garden as organic as possible can invite beetle predators, such as birds, toads, wasps, and ground beetles. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025 In Rancho Bernardo, adults can create patriotic wreaths on June 9, teens can make birdhouses on June 17, a California State Parks Ranger will lead storytime on June 18, the animal show Zovargo will be featured on June 25 and a family board game day will be held on June 26. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025 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, 7 May 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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