: the song of one or more birds

Examples of birdsong in a Sentence

The forest was filled with birdsong.
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The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone. Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026 The Spa At the beach-level spa, the windows were left wide open during my 60-minute Salt Air Reset massage, making all-natural birdsong and waves the soundtrack of my treatment. Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Experimental data suggests that just listening to birdsong can improve mental health. The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026 In this vast verdant hideaway, fresh cooling air and birdsong prove that privacy is present from dawn to dusk. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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