bird feed
Definition
Noun: A commercially prepared mixture of seeds, grains, and sometimes other ingredients, intended as food for wild or domesticated birds.
Usage
"Bird feed" is an uncountable noun referring to the food substance itself. It is typically placed in a bird feeder to attract and nourish birds. * We need to buy more bird feed for the feeder in the garden. * The bird feed contains sunflower seeds, millet, and cracked corn.
Advanced Usage
- As a general category: The term can be used to refer to the concept or type of product, not just a specific physical quantity.
- Choosing the right bird feed can attract different species to your yard.
Variants and Related Words
- Birdseed (n): A very common synonym for "bird feed," often used interchangeably. It strongly emphasizes the seed components.
- A bag of birdseed.
- Bird food (n): A more general term that can encompass not just seed mixes but also suet cakes, mealworms, or nectar.
- The store has a wide selection of bird food.
Synonyms
- Birdseed
- Bird food
Noun
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food given to birds; usually mixed seeds
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