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Definition of birdseed
birdseed
/ˈbɜːrdˌsiːd/
bird · seed
Plural:birdseeds
birdseed Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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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