Simple Definition of aviary

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aviary

noun

ˈeɪviˌeri How to pronounce aviary (audio)
British ˈeɪviəri
plural aviaries
: a place (such as a large cage or a building) where many birds are kept
The zoo has a new outdoor aviary.

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“Aviary.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/aviary. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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