bird feeder

noun

ˈbərd-ˌfē-dər How to pronounce bird feeder (audio)
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

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While plants are the focal point of the two-day event, shoppers can also browse pottery, garden statues, bird feeders, waterfalls, interior decor and food vendors with ice cream, coffee and light bites. — Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 Clean Regularly Like bird feeders, birdbaths need to be kept clean. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025 Valerie takes the stray electronic device from the bird feeder to get tested, but the results are inconclusive. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 Setting up a bird feeder in your yard is a fun and easy way to enjoy your local avian friends. — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bird feeder

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bird feeder was in 1829

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