1. a bird native to Australia and New Guinea, the male of which builds elaborate decorated structures called bowers to attract mates
2. a person who collects or hoards objects, especially decorative items
Usage: informal

Examples

• The male bowerbird spent weeks constructing his bower with colorful flowers and shiny objects.
• Bowerbirds are known for their remarkable architectural abilities.
• The satin bowerbird decorates its bower with blue objects to attract females.
• Like a bowerbird, she collected vintage jewelry and displayed it throughout her home.
• His garage was filled with car parts – he was a real bowerbird when it came to automotive memorabilia.
• The bowerbird’s elaborate courtship display is one of nature’s most impressive spectacles.