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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

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birdbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birdbox
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