birdcage
nounUK /ˈbɜːdkeɪdʒ/
US /ˈbɜːrdkeɪdʒ/
A birdcage is a small house made of wire or bars where a pet bird lives.
She cleaned the birdcage and gave her canary fresh water.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A structure or enclosure for keeping birds confined.
The zookeeper repaired the large birdcage before the parrots arrived.
3. Something that feels confining or restrictive, like a cage.
He described the tiny office as a birdcage he could not escape.
4. A dress or garment with a cage-like hoop or structure, historically.
The costume designer built a birdcage skirt for the stage production.