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Definition of aviary

aviary

/ˈeɪviˌɛri/
a · vi · ar · y
Plural:aviaries
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Adjective:aviarian
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aviary Lexical Profile

aviary Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large cage, building, or enclosed space for keeping birds, spacious enough to allow them to fly.

Example

"The botanical garden features a tropical aviary where dozens of colorful parrots and finches fly freely among the trees."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse an aviary (an enclosure for birds, from Latin avis) with an apiary (a place where beehives are kept, from Latin apis).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin aviarium ('a place where birds are kept'), derived from avis ('bird').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aviary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aviary
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