birdcage

noun

bird·​cage ˈbərd-ˌkāj How to pronounce birdcage (audio)
: a cage for confining birds

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For an even more robust understanding of the film and the fair, don’t miss the buildings from the era that are still standing in Forest Park: the Art Museum and the birdcage at the St. Louis Zoo. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 These include the small birdcage veil, which only covers a bride's eyes and nose, to the cathedral veil, which is large, dramatic and elegantly follows brides down the aisle. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024 That firm also designed the hotel’s glass elevators, which look out onto the courtyard and resemble gilded birdcages. Ann Abel, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Beckinsale's black headband was covered in sequins and included a birdcage veil with white accents that covered her face. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for birdcage 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdcage was in the 15th century

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“Birdcage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birdcage. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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