NYT Dictionary

BIRDBATH

/ˈbərd.ˌbæθ/
NounBIRD-bathbird-bath · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A shallow basin, sometimes ornamental, filled with water for wild birds to drink from or in which to bathe.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bird + bath.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bitch bathwhore's bath

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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