Nest
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛst/
Nest (noun)
- a structure made by birds to lay eggs and raise their young
- a cozy or safe place where someone feels comfortable
- a secret or hidden group of people or things
Examples
- The bird built a nest in the tree.
- Sparrows often return to the same nest each year.
Common collocations: bird's nest, build a nest, nest in a tree, cozy nest, safe nest
Nest (verb)
- to build or use a nest for living or raising young
- to fit one thing inside another, like layers
Examples
- The robins nested in the garden.
- The smaller boxes nest inside the larger one.