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noun

birdhouse

BDHOWS

Birdhouse (noun) means a small box or structure built to shelter and attract wild birds, often for nesting. Example: “He built a birdhouse for the sparrows in the garden.”

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A small box or structure built to shelter and attract wild birds, often for nesting.
"He built a birdhouse for the sparrows in the garden."

How to use birdhouse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small outdoor box that gives wild birds a place to nest.

Word forms

birdhouses plural

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Etymology

A compound of "bird" and "house."

nest box nesting box

Rhymes for birdhouse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “birdhouse” mean?

The word “birdhouse” means a small box or structure built to shelter and attract wild birds, often for nesting. In plain terms, a small outdoor box that gives wild birds a place to nest.

How do you pronounce “birdhouse”?

“Birdhouse” is pronounced BDHOWS (/ˈbɝdhaʊs/ in IPA).

How do you use “birdhouse” in a sentence?

Here is “birdhouse” used in a sentence: “He built a birdhouse for the sparrows in the garden.”

What is another word for “birdhouse”?

Words with a similar meaning to “birdhouse” include nest box and nesting box.

What part of speech is “birdhouse”?

“Birdhouse” is a noun.

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