aviary

/ˈævɪəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or enclosure for keeping birds, especially exotic or wild ones, for study, exhibition, or display.

“The local zoo’s aviary featured a diverse collection of tropical birds.”

2. verb

To keep or house birds in an aviary.

“The ornithologist chose to aviary the migratory birds in a specially designed enclosure.”

Synonyms

  • birdcage
  • birdhouse

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • pen