birdhouse

American  

[burd-hous] / ˈbɜrdˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

birdhouses

1. a box, usually fashioned to resemble a house, for birds to live in.

2. an aviary.

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birdhouse British  

/ ˈbɜːdˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a small shelter or box for birds to nest in

2. an enclosure or large cage for captive birds; aviary

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Etymology

Origin of birdhouse

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; bird + house

Example Sentences

Abel and Cohen met outside the zoo’s birdhouse, sat together on a bench, and began making plans.

From Literature

Use simple birdhouse kits, create your design or make bird feeders from recyclables.

From Seattle Times

On dry land, pretend you’re back in summer camp and try archery, birdhouse decorating, baking classes and yoga.

From New York Times

When they reached the FARM, Sydney was looking at a Stevenson screen, a wooden box with slats that sat on a pole like an oversize birdhouse and held weather instruments.

From Literature

With the region’s glut of birdhouses, many now have vacancies.

From New York Times