noun
birdseed
BD-seed
noun
1
A mix of seeds sold as food for pet or wild birds.
"She scattered birdseed across the balcony rail every morning."
"The squirrels kept raiding the birdseed before the finches got any."
How to Use Birdseed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeed sold or put out specifically to feed birds.
Common pairings
scatter birdseed
a bag of birdseed
birdseed mix
Word Forms
birdseeds plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "bird" and "seed" — seed meant for birds.