birdcage

noun

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

Examples of birdcage in a Sentence

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The star upped the drama with a black headband and birdcage veil. 12 of 19 Jenna Ortega Jenna Ortega attended the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week in a structured black blazer-style top and short shorts. Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Favoring minimal-to-no jewelry pieces, Anderson accessorized with a thick black headband attached to a black birdcage veil. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 The unique birdcage frame is modern, but the wooden design gives it a natural feel. Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 On-sale items currently include compact and comfortable accent chairs that will work for any space, like this birdcage swivel chair and this wooden sling chair. Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for birdcage 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 2025.

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