birdseed

noun

bird·​seed ˈbərd-ˌsēd 

: a mixture of seeds (as of hemp, millet, and sunflowers) used for feeding caged and wild birds

Examples of birdseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is pushing them further into residential areas in search of food sources such as unsecured trash, birdseed, pet food and barbecue grills. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Storage shelves, recycling, boxes of holiday decor, old rags, birdseed, and garden and yard tools stored in the garage provide nooks and crannies where mice can satisfy their hunger, hide, and stay warm. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Start by providing food, including fruiting shrubs, and birdseed in feeders or on the ground. — The Spruce, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

birdseed

noun

bird·​seed ˈbərd-ˌsēd 

: a mixture of seeds (as of sunflowers and millet) used for feeding birds