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birdbath

American

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

noun

plural

birdbaths

a basin or tublike garden ornament for birds to drink from or bathe in.

birdbath British

/ ˈbɜːdˌbɑːθ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of birdbath

First recorded in 1890–95; bird + bath ¹

Example Sentences

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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

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

First: It may be tempting to turn a shallow concrete birdbath into a trough, but think again.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was birdbath.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022

Give him a chunk of metal and he could create a razor-sharp sword or a robotic warrior or a singing birdbath for your grandmothers garden.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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