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.

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birdbath British  

/ ˈbɜːdˌbɑːθ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• birdbaths
  plural

Etymology

Origin of birdbath

First recorded in 1890–95; bird + bath ¹

Example Sentences

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

They also added an outdoor dining area, a birdbath and an alcove with a bench, all situated in the shade of fragrant natives.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

A small bubbling fountain in a birdbath might cost as little as $50.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was birdbath.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022

Already the birdbath altar of Nefertiti, the fancy pillars from the porch of some Victorian mansion and the crumbling statue of Diana by the entrance were beginning to create a temple-like atmosphere.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder