Definition

A type of food made from different seeds that people use to feed birds, especially those kept in cages or wild birds.

Example

I filled the bird feeder with fresh birdseed to attract more birds to the garden.

Conversation

Have you seen the new bird feeder I got for my backyard?

No, I haven't! What kind of birdseed do you use?

I bought a mix with sunflower seeds and millet; the birds love it!

That sounds perfect! I should get some birdseed for my garden too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Birdseed is formed from "bird" (from Old English "bridde", meaning a young bird or fledgling) and "seed" (from Old English "sǣd", meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word "birdseed" refers to the seeds that are specifically meant for feeding birds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'birds' as young creatures ('bridde') and 'seed' as the food they eat ('sǣd'). This helps you remember that 'birdseed' is the food made of seeds for birds.

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