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birdbath

American  
[burd-bath, -bahth] / ˈbɜrdˌbæθ, -ˌbɑθ /

noun

  • birdbaths
    plural
  1. a basin or tublike garden ornament for birds to drink from or bathe in.


birdbath British  
/ ˈbɜːdˌbɑːθ /

noun

  1. a small basin or trough for birds to bathe in, usually in a garden

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of birdbath

First recorded in 1890–95; bird + bath 1

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Donovan has taken full advantage of the home’s surroundings, regularly sharing videos of the garden on his Instagram account, including a January 2023 clip of a flock of robins visiting a birdbath on the grounds.

From MarketWatch Apr. 10, 2026

In 52 weekly entries, she sings the praises of clever crows and is heartened by the sight of blue jays and mockingbirds enjoying the heated birdbath she installed for them.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2024

That said, when Virginia sneaks into her neighbors’ yard to pour coffee in their birdbath, it’s funny.

From Washington Post Feb. 7, 2023

The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was birdbath.

From New York Times Oct. 6, 2022

Opposite the altar of the wicked god stood the birdbath throne of the goddess of goodness.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Typical sites include birdbaths, old tires, clogged gutters, portable basketball hoops, uncovered outdoor grills, potted plants with saucers and flower vases.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2024

Additionally, I have taken on what feels like a part time job replenishing our birdbaths and filling and refilling deep tubs of water outside to ensure our wildlife has access to something to drink.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2023

If you live in a home with outdoor space, reduce places where water can accumulate, such as garbage bins, potted plant saucers, birdbaths and other home equipment.

From Scientific American Jul. 31, 2023

Crows like to soak their food in birdbaths to soften it for dining, which can be quite messy.

From Seattle Times May 26, 2022

We pass lawns and porch furniture, bird feeders and birdbaths.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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