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Nests

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Definition

A structure or place made for a bird or other animal to rest, lay eggs, or raise young.

Synonyms & similar words

snuggle cuddle nest drawclose nestle nuzzle domicile abode residence home lodging shelter den burrow cubbyhole pen coop hutch refuge sanctuary asylum haven hideaway retreat

Synonyms by register

Formal

habitation dwelling residence quarters

Informal

pad crib digs hangout

Literary

bower lair roost

Antonyms

emptiness barrenness desolation void lack absence

Common collocations

  • build nests
  • bird nests
  • empty nests
  • abandoned nests
  • nest egg
  • nesting habits
  • home nests

Word family

noun nest
verb nest
adjective nesting

Usage note

While 'nests' can refer to any cozy dwelling, it is most commonly associated with the structures built by birds. The term 'nest egg' refers to savings set aside for the future.

Example sentences

  1. The robin built its nest in the tree outside my window.
  2. The bird laid its eggs in the nest.
  3. The squirrel made a nest in the hollow of the tree.
  4. The eagle's nest was perched high on a cliff.
  5. The mother bird kept her chicks warm in the nest.

Quotes

  • The nest is the best asset of the bird.
  • A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
  • The best thing about birds is that they don't have politicians.

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