cage

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  2. noun something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
  3. noun United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)

Etymology

From Middle English cage, from Old French cage, from Latin cavea. Doublet of cadge and cavea and related to jail.

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Synonyms

coop

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