bird feeder
Definition
Noun: An outdoor device, typically a container or structure, designed to hold and dispense food for wild birds. It is placed in gardens, yards, or other outdoor spaces to attract and nourish birds.
Usage
A "bird feeder" is a specific object. It is used as a countable noun. * You can hang a bird feeder, fill a bird feeder, or buy a bird feeder. * It is common to specify the type of food or birds: a seed bird feeder, a hummingbird feeder.
Examples
- Noun:
- She filled the bird feeder with sunflower seeds.
- We hung a new bird feeder from the oak tree.
- Squirrels often try to steal food from the bird feeder.
Advanced Usage
- "bird feeding station": A more complex setup that may include multiple feeders, water sources, and perches.
- Their garden has an elaborate bird feeding station that attracts many species.
Variants and Related Words
- Feeder (n): A more general term for a device that supplies food. In the context of birds, it is often understood to mean "bird feeder."
- The feeder needs to be cleaned regularly.
- Bird table (n, chiefly British English): A flat platform, often with a roof, on which bird food is placed.
- Birdbath (n): A related item designed to supply water for birds to drink and bathe in.
Synonyms
- Wild bird feeder: A more explicit term.
- Seed dispenser: A descriptive term, though less common.
Related Phrases
- To put out food for the birds: A verbal phrase describing the action, rather than naming the object.
- She puts out food for the birds every morning.
Noun
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an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds
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