noun

birdman

Birdman (noun) means someone whose job or hobby centres on birds, such as a keeper, trainer, or breeder. Example: “The zoo's birdman knows every parrot by name.”

noun

Someone whose job or hobby centres on birds, such as a keeper, trainer, or breeder.

"The zoo's birdman knows every parrot by name."

"Local birdmen gather each spring to trade rare finches."

An informal term for a pilot or aviator.

"Early birdmen risked their lives testing flimsy biplanes."

How to use birdman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person closely associated with birds — either caring for them or, in old-fashioned slang, flying like one.

Word forms

birdmen plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “birdman” mean?

The word “birdman” means someone whose job or hobby centres on birds, such as a keeper, trainer, or breeder. In plain terms, a person closely associated with birds — either caring for them or, in old-fashioned slang, flying like one.

How do you use “birdman” in a sentence?

Here is “birdman” used in a sentence: “The zoo's birdman knows every parrot by name.”

What part of speech is “birdman”?

“Birdman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “birdman” have?

“Birdman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone whose job or hobby centres on birds, such as a keeper, trainer, or breeder.