noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

birdcage

Birdcage (noun) means a cage designed to hold a pet or captive bird. Example: “She hung the birdcage by the window so the canary could see outside.”

noun

A cage designed to hold a pet or captive bird.

"She hung the birdcage by the window so the canary could see outside."

How to use birdcage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cage built to keep a bird in.

Word forms

birdcages plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "bird" and "cage."

Rhymes for birdcage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “birdcage” mean?

The word “birdcage” means a cage designed to hold a pet or captive bird. In plain terms, a cage built to keep a bird in.

How do you use “birdcage” in a sentence?

Here is “birdcage” used in a sentence: “She hung the birdcage by the window so the canary could see outside.”

What part of speech is “birdcage”?

“Birdcage” is a noun.

What is the meaning of birdcage?

"birdcage" (noun) means a cage designed to hold a pet or captive bird.

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