aviary

American  

[ey-vee-er-ee] / ˈeɪ viˌɛr i /

noun

plural

aviaries

1. a large cage or a house or enclosure in which birds are kept.

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aviary British  

/ ˈeɪvjərɪ /

noun

1. a large enclosure in which birds are kept

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Other Word Forms

• aviarist noun

Etymology

Origin of aviary

1570–80; < Latin aviārium a place where birds are kept, noun use of neuter of aviārius pertaining to birds. See avi-, -ary

Example Sentences

He surprised her with an aviary full of rare songbirds off their elegant dining room.

From Literature

“Perhaps, but she will always be known as the person who ruined our majestic aviary to help the Moon Witch.”

From Literature

At the far end of the building was an indoor/outdoor aviary filled with colorful parrots.

From Literature

If time is tight, take the free narrated tram ride and stroll through the 25,000-square-foot open-air aviary, home to over 250 injured birds—including pelicans—that can’t be returned to the wild.

From Salon

A one-eyed flightless African Grey parrot has been given a specially-adapted aviary to help her thrive.

From BBC