birdbath

noun

bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath How to pronounce birdbath (audio)
-ˌbäth
: a usually ornamental basin set up for birds to bathe in

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Turn over wheelbarrows and change the water in birdbaths at least twice a week. John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025 Remove standing water from your flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet dishes, or birdbaths. Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025 Remove water sources that wasps can use to build their nests by getting rid of standing water in birdbaths, downspout drains, or other sources in the yard. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025 Shop a slew of outdoor essentials, including sectionals, birdbaths, and chaise lounge chairs. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for birdbath

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First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdbath was in 1847

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birdbath

noun
bird·​bath ˈbərd-ˌbath How to pronounce birdbath (audio)
-ˌbȧth
: a basin set up for wild birds to bathe in

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