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Definition of birdbox

birdbox

/ˈbɜːrdˌbɑːks/
bird · box
Plural:birdboxes
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birdbox Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A small, man-made container, typically wooden with a small entrance hole, designed to be placed outdoors for wild birds to build their nests in.

Example

"We hung a new wooden birdbox on the old oak tree in the garden, hoping to attract some nesting tits this spring."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'birdbox' is standard in British English, North American speakers predominantly use the term 'birdhouse' to refer to the identical nesting structure.

• Nearby Words

bird-dog
bird-of-paradise
birdbath
birdbox
birdbrain
birdbrained
birdcage

Word Origin & Etymology

A straightforward compound formed from the English words 'bird' and 'box', gaining popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries alongside the rise of amateur birdwatching and wildlife conservation.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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