Synonyms for
Perch
Definition
a branch or rod on which birds rest or sleep
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- perch on a branch
- perch on the roof
- perch precariously
- perch high up
- perch like a bird
- perch comfortably
- perch at the bar
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used for birds resting on a raised surface. Can also refer to a bar or a type of fish.
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Example sentences
- The bird flew to its perch on the tree.
- The butterfly perched on the flower.
- The monkey perched on the branch and ate a banana.
- The owl sat on the perch and watched the mice.
- The gymnast perched on the balance beam.
Quotes
If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. - Toni Morrison
A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. - Maya Angelou
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. - Steven Wright