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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Study your favorite bird's preferences before mounting the birdhouse. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025 After placing the birdhouse under a heat lamp, the team recorded an internal temperature 9–11 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than when the small home had a glass pane—implying similar material may one day offer an energy-efficient alternative. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025 Many of our favorite songbirds use birdhouses for nesting and staying warm in winter. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025 Down the hall in the kid zone, Boy Scout Troop 907 from First Christian Church in Valparaiso is helping children build birdhouses for bluebirds. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 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 18 May. 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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