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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe singing or calling noises made by birds.

Common pairings

dawn birdsong the sound of birdsong

Word forms

birdsongs plural, Birdsongs plural

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Etymology

A compound of "bird" and "song".

Synonyms

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call song birdcall

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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.

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