Birdseed Meaning in English
word
ˈbɝdˌsid
BURD-seed
bˈɜːdsiːd
BURD-seed
Definition
A mixture of seeds and grains made for feeding birds, often sold for pet birds or to attract wild birds.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a noun; refers specifically to food mixes for birds, not just any seed. Commonly used with words like 'buy', 'put out', or 'feed'. Not to be confused with bird food (which could include fruit, insects, etc.). Rare outside bird feeding contexts.
Spanish: alpiste - comida para pájarosPortuguese (BR): alpiste - comida para pássarosPortuguese (PT): alpista - comida para pássarosChinese (Simplified): 鸟食Chinese (Traditional): 鳥食Hindi: चिड़ियों का दानाArabic: بذور الطيورBengali: পাখির দানাRussian: корм для птицJapanese: 鳥のエサVietnamese: thức ăn cho chim - hạt cho chimKorean: 새모이Turkish: kuş yemiUrdu: پرندوں کا دانہIndonesian: makanan burung - biji-bijian burung
Example Sentences
I put birdseed in the feeder every morning.
basic
You can buy birdseed at the pet store.
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The parrot likes to eat birdseed.
basic
Can you pick up some birdseed while you're at the store?
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There's birdseed all over the balcony from the sparrows.
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If you want to attract more birds, try using sunflower seeds in the birdseed mix.
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