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 ensemble included a billowing white coat with a high neckline collar and a coordinated chapeau with birdcage netting. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026 As Sundance became a global icon, part of its identity stemmed from wedging this gorilla of a festival into the birdcage of a tiny resort town. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026 Its birdcage frame reminds us of our grandparents’ antique rattan furniture—but with an upgrade. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 Small notes of motivation, inspiration and revolution are clothes-pinned to a birdcage-size metal sculpture hanging from a tree. Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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