Definition

1. 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

1. a building where birds are kept