: the song of one or more birds

Examples of birdsong in a Sentence

The forest was filled with birdsong.
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The study also uncovered a few of the anatomical traits that allow these birds to belt such powerful songs, answering many of the questions underlying the mysteries of birdsong. — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 One of the most surprising findings, Randler said, was that people tended to prefer more intricate birdsongs. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 The sounds of birdsong, layered and ambient, rise toward a curved ceiling where light moves like cloud shadow. — Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Walk with expert trackers beneath towering trees and prehistoric cycads, following age-old elephant and leopard trails while surrounded by a chorus of birdsong. — Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdsong

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of birdsong was in 1896

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“Birdsong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdsong. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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