Meaning & use

aviary

noun·Advanced

A large enclosure or building where birds are kept for viewing, breeding, or study.

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The zoo's aviary housed dozens of colorful tropical birds among tall trees.

He built a small aviary in his backyard to raise finches and canaries.

A note on using this word

Aviary specifically refers to a space for birds, unlike a general term like enclosure, which could house any animal.

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