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

Recent Examples on the Web Sheltering at her mother's home just outside Morgan City, Laura Leftwich said blasts of wind had swept away two large birdhouses outside. CBS News, 12 Sep. 2024 But the circumstances around his fall are vastly different in the film: Max is still home ill, but goes out to the balcony to fiddle with a birdhouse in a nearby tree. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 29 July 2024 Crafty fun includes birdhouse decorating, while there are also baking classes, archery, stargazing and ping-pong. Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024 Open seven days a week, the lively market invites you to explore stalls brimming with fresh produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, and unique artisan wares, like jewelry, pottery, and birdhouses. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for birdhouse 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

birdhouse

noun
bird·​house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce birdhouse (audio)
: an artificial nesting place for birds
also : aviary
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