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roost

[ruːst]

roost Definition

  • 1a place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night
  • 2a perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep

Using roost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The chickens are returning to their roost.

  • Example

    The birds flew to their roost at sunset.

  • Example

    The bats found a new roost in the abandoned building.

roost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roost

Phrases with roost

  • used to describe the negative consequences of one's actions that eventually catch up to them

    Example

    His lies finally came home to roost when he was caught by the police.

  • the time of day when birds return to their roosts to rest for the night

    Example

    The farmer always makes sure to feed the chickens before roosting time.

  • the natural tendency of birds to seek out a safe and secure place to rest at night

    Example

    Even domesticated birds have a strong roosting instinct and will return to their coop every night.

Origins of roost

from Old English 'hrōst', meaning 'cattle enclosure'

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Summary: roost in Brief

A 'roost' [ruːst] is a place where birds gather to rest or sleep, such as a perch for domestic fowl. The term extends into phrases like 'come home to roost,' describing the negative consequences of one's actions, and 'roosting time,' referring to the time of day when birds return to their roosts. 'Roosting instinct' describes the natural tendency of birds to seek out a safe and secure place to rest.