Birdhouse

/ˈbɜːrdˌhaʊs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small structure built for birds to nest in, typically placed outdoors.

She hung a colorful birdhouse in her garden to attract bluebirds.

A shelter or nesting site for birds, often designed to be decorative.

The birdhouse was intricately painted, adding charm to the backyard.

A structure that provides a safe environment for various species of birds.

We built several birdhouses to encourage wildlife around our home.

Combination of 'bird' and 'house'; originates from Old English.

be a bird in a cage

To be trapped or confined.

like a bird

To be free or without care.

nest

A structure built by birds to lay eggs and raise young.

aviary

A large enclosure for confining birds, providing a natural habitat.

A place where someone lives who is not expected to stay long.

His apartment was just a birdhouse until he found a permanent place.

A term for a simple or shabby house.

She called her old cabin a birdhouse because of its small, basic nature.