nests Definition
- 1a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young
- 2a place where an animal or insect breeds or shelters
Using nests: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nests" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The robin built a nest in the tree outside my window.
Example
The wasps' nest was hanging from the eaves of the house.
Example
The sea turtle returned to the same beach to lay her eggs in the nest she had dug the previous year.
nests Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with nests
empty nest
a household in which the children have grown up and left home
Example
After their youngest child went off to college, they were left with an empty nest.
feather one's nest
to enrich oneself by taking advantage of one's position
Example
The corrupt politician used his power to feather his own nest.
Example
She started saving for retirement early and now has a nice nest egg.
Summary: nests in Brief
A 'nest' [nests] is a structure or place where birds lay eggs and shelter their young. It can also refer to a place where animals or insects breed or shelter. Examples include 'The robin built a nest in the tree outside my window.' and 'The sea turtle returned to the same beach to lay her eggs in the nest she had dug the previous year.' Phrases like 'empty nest' and 'nest egg' extend the term to describe a household without children and a sum of money saved for the future, respectively.
