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Birdhouse - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A birdhouse is a small, man-made structure designed to provide shelter for birds, often used for nesting. It is typically made of wood and placed in gardens or yards to attract birds.

birdhouse

/ˈbɝdˌhaʊs/ /ˈbɜːdˌhaʊs/

Definition:

A small structure for birds to nest in, often mounted on a pole or tree.

Synonyms:

nesting box, aviary, coop

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

bird feeder, bird trap

Common Collocations:

wooden birdhouse, hang a birdhouse, build a birdhouse, decorate a birdhouse, clean a birdhouse

Derivatives:

birdhouses (plural), birdhousing (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "birdhouse" to refer to a man-made shelter for birds, not natural nests.

Common Phrases:

"a little birdhouse in your soul, " "bluebird in the birdhouse, " "birdhouse on the porch"

Etymology:

Compound of "bird" (Old English "brid") + "house" (Old English "hūs"), meaning a dwelling for birds.

Examples:

  • 1. The children built a colorful birdhouse for the garden.
  • 2. She hung the birdhouse high in the oak tree.
  • 3. A family of sparrows moved into the new birdhouse last spring.
  • 4. He painted the birdhouse blue to match the sky.

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