noun
birdsong
Birdsong (noun) means the sounds birds make, especially their musical calls, thought of as a whole. Example: “She woke to birdsong drifting through the open window.”
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The sounds birds make, especially their musical calls, thought of as a whole.
"She woke to birdsong drifting through the open window."
"The forest trail was filled with birdsong at dawn."
How to use birdsong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe singing or calling noises made by birds.
Common pairings
dawn birdsong
the sound of birdsong
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Word forms
- Plural
- birdsongs
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Etymology
A compound of "bird" and "song".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “birdsong” mean?
The word “birdsong” means the sounds birds make, especially their musical calls, thought of as a whole. In plain terms, the singing or calling noises made by birds.
How do you use “birdsong” in a sentence?
Here is “birdsong” used in a sentence: “She woke to birdsong drifting through the open window.”
What part of speech is “birdsong”?
“Birdsong” is a noun.
What is the meaning of birdsong?
"birdsong" (noun) means the sounds birds make, especially their musical calls, thought of as a whole.
