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Definition of birdseed

birdseed

/ˈbɜːrdˌsiːd/
bird · seed

Plural:birdseeds
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• noun

1

A small seed or a commercial mixture of various seeds, grains, and nuts used for feeding wild or caged birds.

Example

"Every winter morning, she fills the wooden feeder in the backyard with fresh birdseed."


2

A tiny or insignificant amount, especially of money (informal).

Example

"The bonus they offered was mere birdseed compared to the revenue he generated for the firm."

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