birdhouse
noun/ˈbɜrdhaʊs/
Frequency rank: #19,462 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a small box or structure made to provide shelter and nesting space for birds.
Example sentence
My grandfather built a small birdhouse out of wood and hung it in the oak tree for sparrows to nest in.
Synonyms & related words
- aviary
- roost
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