birdseed
2 synonyms 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
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.
Full origin of birdseed →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.
