Bird Cage

Pronunciation: /bɜrd keɪdʒ/

Definitions of bird cage

noun a structure or container in which birds are kept or confined

Example Sentences

A1 The bird cage is in the corner of the room.

A2 She bought a new bird cage for her pet canary.

B1 The bird cage needs to be cleaned regularly to keep the birds healthy.

B2 The intricate design of the bird cage impressed the visitors.

C1 The antique bird cage was a valuable addition to the collector's items.

C2 The bird cage, with its elaborate decorations, was a work of art in itself.

Examples of bird cage in a Sentence

formal The bird cage was intricately designed with ornate metalwork.

informal I bought a new bird cage for my pet parakeet.

slang I scored a sweet bird cage at the thrift store for a steal.

figurative She felt trapped in a bird cage of her own making, unable to break free from her self-imposed limitations.

Grammatical Forms of bird cage

• plural: bird cages
• comparative: more bird cage
• superlative: most bird cage
• present tense: bird cage
• future tense: will bird cage
• perfect tense: have bird caged
• continuous tense: is bird caging
• singular: bird cage
• positive degree: bird cage
• infinitive: to bird cage
• gerund: bird caging
• participle: bird caged

Origin and Evolution of bird cage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bird cage' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'brid' meaning young bird or nestling, and the Middle English word 'cage' meaning enclosure or prison.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bird cage' has continued to refer to a structure used to confine birds, but has also evolved to symbolize captivity or restriction in a broader sense.