nest
word
/ˈnɛst/
nest
/nˈɛst/
nest
Definition
A nest is a structure that birds and some other animals build to lay eggs, keep their babies, or rest in. It can also refer to a place where something is hidden or gathered closely together.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'nest' is a noun for a bird's home. As a verb, it means to build or settle into a nest, and in objects it can mean fitting neatly inside each other, as in 'nesting bowls'. Common phrases include 'empty nest' and 'nest egg'.
Spanish: nidoPortuguese (BR): ninhoPortuguese (PT): ninhoChinese (Simplified): 鸟巢 - 巢Chinese (Traditional): 鳥巢 - 巢Hindi: घोंसलाArabic: عُشّBengali: ঘাঁস - বাসাRussian: гнездоJapanese: 巣Vietnamese: tổKorean: 둥지Turkish: yuvaUrdu: گھونسلہIndonesian: sarang
Example Sentences
There is a bird nest in the tree.
basic
The rabbit made a nest in the grass.
basic
The baby birds are sleeping in the nest.
basic
We found a wasp nest under the roof, so we called for help.
natural
The cat curled up in a nest of blankets on the couch.
natural
After the kids moved out, the house felt like an empty nest.
natural