aviary
/'eivjəri/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large enclosure or building for keeping birds: An aviary is a structure designed to house birds, typically allowing them to fly freely within a confined space. It is often larger than a cage and can be found in zoos, parks, or private collections.
Usage
- The primary use is to describe a man-made habitat for birds.
- It is a countable noun (e.g., an aviary, several aviaries).
Examples
- Noun:
- The zoo has a large aviary where visitors can walk among tropical birds.
- She built a small aviary in her garden for her collection of finches.
Advanced Usage
- "Walk-through aviary": A specific type of aviary that people can enter to be surrounded by free-flying birds.
- The botanical garden features a walk-through aviary with hundreds of exotic species.
Variants and Related Words
- Aviarist (n): A person who keeps an aviary or is an expert in the care of birds.
- The head aviarist is responsible for the health of all the birds.
Synonyms
- Birdhouse: (Note: This can also mean a small box for nesting wild birds, but in a specific context, it can refer to a structure for keeping birds.)
- Volary: (A less common, synonymous term for aviary.)
- Flight cage: (A large cage or enclosure that allows birds to fly.)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but the concept contrasts with:
- Wild, natural habitat: The unrestricted, native environment of birds.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the word "aviary." It is a technical/specific term.
Noun
- a building where birds are kept