birdhouse

noun

bird·house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s

: an artificial nesting site for birds

also : aviary

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Haunting strains of music and clusters of colorful birdhouses lead visitors to Ibbi Pip. — Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Hanging bird feeders and birdhouses, providing natural perches in trees and shrubs, and adding a birdbath are just a few ways to attract birds to your yard. — The Spruce, 21 July 2026 Celebrating America250, Rock City is leaning into the barn-and-birdhouse legacy through creative collaboration, says Pepper Raper, public relations manager of Rock City Enterprises. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026 Many of our favorite songbirds use birdhouses for nesting and staying warm in winter. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for birdhouse

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1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of birdhouse was in 1687

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birdhouse

noun

bird·house ˈbərd-ˌhau̇s

: an artificial nesting place for birds

also : aviary

birdhouse

noun

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