noun
birdseed
BD-seed
Birdseed (noun) means a mix of seeds sold as food for pet or wild birds. Example: “She scattered birdseed across the balcony rail every morning.”
noun
1
A mix of seeds sold as food for pet or wild birds.
"She scattered birdseed across the balcony rail every morning."
"The squirrels kept raiding the birdseed before the finches got any."
How to use birdseed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeed sold or put out specifically to feed birds.
Common pairings
scatter birdseed
a bag of birdseed
birdseed mix
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like birdseed.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- birdseeds
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She scattered _____ across the balcony rail every morning.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "bird" and "seed" — seed meant for birds.
Synonyms
View more →
bird feed
bird food
Rhymes for birdseed
See all rhymes for 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.
