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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Some birds will only nest in birdhouses placed high on trees. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025 Listen to this article Children and adults can express appreciation to their moms on Mother’s Day by giving them a handmade birdhouse. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 For most species, a birdhouse should be at least five feet above the ground. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025 Garden Fair: The Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club’s Garden Fair will feature vendors selling plants, shrubs, roses, orchids, birdhouses, decorative garden and yard art. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 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 23 Apr. 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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