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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

birdcage

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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.”

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A cage designed to hold a pet or captive bird.
"She hung the birdcage by the window so the canary could see outside."

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In plain EnglishA cage built to keep a bird in.

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Plural
birdcages
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Etymology

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

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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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