bird feeder

noun

ˈbərd-ˌfē-dər

variants or less commonly birdfeeder or bird-feeder

plural bird feeders also birdfeeders

: a device or apparatus for supplying food to birds

especially : one that is designed to be used outdoors in order to attract wild birds

Examples of bird feeder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To maximize the benefits to wildlife, plant coral honeysuckle near a birdbath or bird feeder. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 Make bird feeders out of pine cones, peanut butter, and birdseed. —

Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024 The toddler preferred doing household tasks with her parents: refilling the bird feeder, replacing batteries in the smoke detector. —

Amanda Ruggeri, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024 Move The Bird Bath or Bird Feeder This may seem obvious, but if your bird bath or bird feeder is close to the porch, your home is a good landing spot for birds to enjoy. —

Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bird feeder

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