Birdbath
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Birdbath is a noun meaning A shallow basin, sometimes ornamental, filled with water for wild birds to drink from or in which to bathe.
Meaning
A shallow basin, sometimes ornamental, filled with water for wild birds to drink from or in which to bathe.
More Meanings
- Random, inconsequential amounts of residual water on a roof membrane.
- (slang) A light or superficial wash of the body, using a sink or similar.
Example Sentences
Hardly an hour had gone by, barely time to drink a cold sarsaparilla and take a birdbath in a bowl of water, but Kincaid had gotten into more trouble, Angie reflected.
“And if a person happens not to be on the block at shower time?” Ty pinched the bridge of his nose.“It’s birdbath time,” Ralph pointed at the sink before remembering Ty was blind.
There was nowhere for us to wash and to prepare ourselves for work and school, so I decided to drive to a nearby gas station. We took a quick birdbath, washed our faces, and brushed our teeth.
Word Forms
- birdbaths
- bird bath
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include birdtable, birdfeeder, birdhouse, bower, bowerbird, birdbolt.
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