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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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Noun Inflected Forms


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

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

Add a birdbath to encourage insect-eating songbirds into your gardens.

From Seattle 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

He checks the water level in the birdbath.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Typical sites include birdbaths, old tires and clogged gutters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

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

And because the Culex mosquitoes that spread the virus live close to humans, they can usually get enough water from humans' sprinklers and birdbaths to breed, even during a dry spring.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2022

The Ungers had three faux-Grecian birdbaths and a garish assortment of rose-and-blue-tinted lawn balls.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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