birdbath

[ burd-bath, -bahth ]

noun

, plural bird·baths [burd, -ba, th, z, -bah, th, z, -baths, -bahths].

1. a basin or tublike garden ornament for birds to drink from or bathe in.

birdbath

/ ˈbɜːdˌbɑːθ /

noun

1. a small basin or trough for birds to bathe in, usually in a garden

Word History and Origins

Origin of birdbath¹

First recorded in 1890–95; bird + bath ¹

Example Sentences

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommends cleaning feeders and birdbaths at least once a week with soap and water, disinfecting with a 10 percent bleach solution, rinsing well with water and then air-drying.

From Washington Post

Consider adding a homemade birdbath or a bird feeder to your property to draw in these smaller visitors.

From Popular-Science

Now my feathered friends can bathe all they want in a clean birdbath.

From Washington Post

Wear rubber gloves when cleaning feeders and birdbaths, they said, and scrub your hands afterward to avoid contamination.

From Washington Post