Definition

Noun: 1. An ornamental basin, typically placed in a garden or yard, designed to hold water for birds to bathe in and drink from.

Usage

A birdbath is a specific type of garden ornament. It is used to attract birds, provide them with a water source, and enhance the visual appeal of an outdoor space. The word is typically used to describe the object itself. - The stone birdbath in the center of the lawn is a popular spot for sparrows and finches. - Remember to clean and refill the birdbath regularly to keep the water fresh for the birds. - She received a beautiful ceramic birdbath as a housewarming gift.

Advanced Usage

• "to be as busy as a birdbath": This is a playful, informal simile implying a place or situation is very quiet, inactive, or deserted (because a birdbath is only intermittently visited). It is not a standard idiom but an example of creative, humorous comparison.
  • The new shopping mall is as busy as a birdbath on a Tuesday morning.

Variants and Related Words

• Bird feeder (n): A device or container for supplying food to birds.
• Birdhouse (n): A small man-made structure for birds to nest in.

Synonyms

• Bathing basin (for birds)
• Garden basin

Related Phrases

• To install/set up a birdbath: To place and prepare a birdbath for use.
  • We installed a birdbath near the window so we can watch the birds.
• A birdbath attracts wildlife: A common observation about its purpose.
  • A simple birdbath can attract a surprising variety of wildlife to your garden.

Noun

1. an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in