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birdseed

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for birdseed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A mix of seeds sold as food for pet or wild birds.

Synonyms

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bird feed bird food

How to use birdseed

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

scatter birdseed a bag of birdseed birdseed mix

Etymology

A straightforward compound of "bird" and "seed" — seed meant for birds.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “birdseed” mean?

The word “birdseed” means a mix of seeds sold as food for pet or wild birds. In plain terms, seed sold or put out specifically to feed birds.

How do you pronounce “birdseed”?

“Birdseed” is pronounced BD-seed (/ˈbɝdˌsid/ in IPA).

How do you use “birdseed” in a sentence?

Here is “birdseed” used in a sentence: “She scattered birdseed across the balcony rail every morning.”

What part of speech is “birdseed”?

“Birdseed” is a noun.

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