birdhouse
noun/ˈbɜrdhaʊs/
Frequency rank: #19,462 most common English word
Meaning
a small box or structure made to provide shelter and nesting space for birds.
Example sentence
My grandfather built 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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