Noun
/bɜːrdhaʊs/
A birdhouse is a small structure designed to provide a nesting place for birds. Typically made of wood, it often has a small entrance hole, and various designs can accommodate different species of birds. Birdhouses are commonly placed in gardens or parks and serve as a part of hobbyist birdwatching activities.
The term "birdhouse" is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, especially among nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and in children's literature.
Дети построили скворечник на заднем дворе.
She hangs a birdhouse every spring to attract more birds.
Она вешает скворечник каждую весну, чтобы привлечь больше птиц.
In the park, there are several birdhouses painted in bright colors.
The word "birdhouse" does not frequently appear in idiomatic expressions. However, it can be used metaphorically in a few phrases related to birds or nests for expressive purposes.
У него голова в скворечнике, если он думает, что сможет выиграть без учёбы.
Their plans are in a birdhouse; they need to be reassessed.
Их планы находятся в скворечнике; их нужно пересмотреть.
Don't make a birdhouse out of a mountain; it's not worth the stress.
The term "birdhouse" is a compound word formed by combining "bird," which comes from Old English "brid," meaning a young bird, and "house," which originates from the Old English word "hus," meaning a shelter or dwelling. The idea of a shelter specifically constructed for birds arose in the 18th or 19th century as people's interest in birdwatching and gardening grew.
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