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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSeed sold or put out specifically to feed birds.

Common pairings

scatter birdseed a bag of birdseed birdseed mix

birdseeds plural

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She scattered _____ across the balcony rail every morning.

A straightforward compound of "bird" and "seed" — seed meant for birds.

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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.