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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

And a shallow birdbath and nesting houses extend garden hospitality throughout the year.

From Seattle Times Dec. 3, 2022

She turn from the birdbath and smile and holler, “Hi, Aibee. I love you, Aibee,” and I feel a tickly feeling, soft like the flap a butterfly wings, watching her play out there.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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

Look closely on trees and outdoor fixtures such as birdbaths, garage lights, fountains and places where water pools, said Rubin.

From Seattle Times Aug. 19, 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

Grandpa was right—many clustered around the newly refilled birdbaths and fountains, admiring their reflections.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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