aviary - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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aviary (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈeɪ.vi.əri/

Meaning

An aviary is a large enclosure for confining birds, providing them space to fly and behave similarly to their natural environment. It is often used in zoos or conservation areas to house various species of birds while allowing for a more open and spacious enclosure than a traditional cage.

Usage

The term aviary is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written forms due to its specific reference to a particular type of structure. Its use is prevalent in discussions related to bird conservation, zoology, and hobbies associated with bird-watching.

Example Sentences

  1. The aviary at the zoo was home to over fifteen species of tropical birds.
    Авиарий в зоопарке был домом для более чем пятнадцати видов тропических птиц.

  2. She dreamt of building an aviary in her backyard to rescue injured birds.
    Она мечтала построить авиарий в своем дворе, чтобы спасать раненых птиц.

  3. Visitors to the park can walk through the aviary and observe the birds up close.
    Посетители парка могут пройти через авиарий и вблизи наблюдать за птицами.

Idiomatic Expressions

While the word aviary is not as prevalent in idiomatic expressions, it may be associated conceptually with themes of freedom and environment, often seen in phrases that discuss freedom or captivity in a broader sense.

Example Sentences with Related Idiomatic Expressions

  1. "Sometimes, I feel like a bird in an aviary, free to fly but still enclosed."
    Иногда я чувствую себя как птица в авиарии, свободной полететь, но все же заключённой.

  2. "The debate over nature reserves feels like creating an aviary for the planet."
    Дебаты о природных заповедниках кажутся созданием авиария для планеты.

Etymology

The word aviary originates from the Latin term aviarium, which is derived from avis meaning "bird". The structure of the word reflects its function—essentially a place for birds.

Synonyms

Antonyms

This structure provides a detailed look at the term aviary, giving contextual usage, etymology, and associated language patterns.



25-07-2024