Birdhouse Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɝdhaʊs

BURD-hows

UK

bˈɜːdhaʊs

BURD-hows

Definition

A small structure designed as a shelter where birds can build their nests and raise their young, usually placed in gardens, trees, or on poles.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in everyday, informal, or children's contexts. Collocates with 'build', 'hang', or 'decorate a birdhouse'. Can be confused with 'birdcage' (which is for keeping pet birds inside).

• Spanish: casa para pájaros - casita de pájaros
• Portuguese (BR): casinha de passarinho - ninho artificial
• Portuguese (PT): casa de pássaros - casinha de pássaros
• Chinese (Simplified): 鸟屋 - 鸟箱
• Chinese (Traditional): 鳥屋 - 鳥箱
• Hindi: पंछी का घर - पक्षीघर
• Arabic: بيت الطيور - صندوق الطيور
• Bengali: পাখির বাসা - পাখির ঘর
• Russian: скворечник
• Japanese: 巣箱
• Vietnamese: nhà cho chim - tổ chim (nhân tạo)
• Korean: 새집
• Turkish: kuş evi
• Urdu: پرندوں کا گھر
• Indonesian: rumah burung

Example Sentences

I built a birdhouse with my dad.

basic

The birdhouse is hanging from the tree.

basic

A bluebird lived in the birdhouse all summer.

basic

Kids love painting their own birdhouse at craft fairs.

natural

There’s a new birdhouse in the garden, and I hope some robins will move in.

natural

A squirrel tried to steal food from the birdhouse, but it was too small for him!

natural