nest

Definition

  • noun: the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young
  • noun: a bed or receptacle prepared by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young
  • verb: to build or live in a nest
  • verb: to build or occupy a nest

Examples

  • This area is a 'nesting' ground/place/site for seagulls. [=this is a place where seagulls build nests and raise their young]

  • Their children will soon be ready to 'leave/flee the nest'. [=their children will soon be ready to move away from home]

  • His comments stirred up a 'hornet's nest' of angry opposition and criticism.

Movie clips

Movie quotes