- seen or photographed from high above
- summarizing the main points of a topic; summary (esp in the phrase bird's-eye view)
- having markings resembling birds' eyes
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Birds•eye
(bûrdz′ī′),USA pronunciation n.
bird's-eye (bûrdz′ī′),USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -eyes.
adj.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- Biographical Clarence, 1886–1956, U.S. inventor and businessman: developer of food-freezing process.
bird's-eye (bûrdz′ī′),USA pronunciation adj., n., pl. -eyes.
adj.
- seen from above, as by a bird in flight;
panoramic:a bird's-eye view of the city. - omitting many details;
hasty;
superficial;
general:a bird's-eye view of ancient history. - having spots or markings resembling birds' eyes:bird's-eye tweed.
- Plant Biologyany of various plants having small, round, bright-colored flowers, as a primrose, Primula farinosa, or a speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys.
- Textiles
- a woven, allover pattern on fabrics, characterized chiefly by small diamond shapes resembling the eye of a bird.
- a fabric having this pattern, esp. a cotton used for diapers or a linen used for toweling.
- bird + 's1 + eye 1590–1600
n.
bird's-eye /ˈbɜrdzˌaɪ/USA pronunciation
adj. [before a noun]
- seen from far above;
panoramic: a bird's-eye view of the city from the Empire State Building.
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