birdhouse

noun

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

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McCra claimed that this was caused by his sister painting birdhouses red. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 The primary focus of your birdhouse should be to provide seeds and peanut butter, so don't overload it with leaves. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Much like birdhouses, these structures encourage wildlife to settle nearby, though they are built with narrow interior spaces that bats prefer. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 Her husband, John, designs and builds the birdhouses, and then garden club artisans hand-paint them. Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdhouse

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First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 May. 2026.

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birdhouse

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