variants or less commonly birdfeeder or bird-feeder
plural bird feeders also birdfeeders
: a device or apparatus for supplying food to birds
especially : one that is designed to be used outdoors in order to attract wild birds

Examples of bird feeder in a Sentence

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Add the Best Choice Products Solar Outdoor Bird Bath to your backyard oasis for a design that doubles as an outdoor night light, planter, and bird feeder. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Residents were urged to secure trash, remove bird feeders and avoid feeding bears. Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Maintaining a birdbath with fresh water every few days is a lighter chore than refilling a bird feeder. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Secure trash bin lids, avoid leaving pet food outdoors, and use squirrel-resistant bird feeders. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bird feeder

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bird feeder was in 1829

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“Bird feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20feeder. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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