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BNC: 3867 COCA: 4131

nest
1 nest /ˈnɛst/ noun
plural nests
1 nest
/ˈnɛst/
noun
plural nests
Learner's definition of NEST
[count]
1 
a  : the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young鸟巢；鸟窝
b  : a place where an animal or insect lives and usually lays eggs or takes care of its young窝；穴；巢
— see also hornet's nest
2 
: a home where people live家
— see also love nest
3 
: a group of objects that are made in different sizes that fit inside each other一组；一套

feather your (own) nest

— see 2feather
2 nest /ˈnɛst/ verb
nests; nested; nesting
2 nest
/ˈnɛst/
verb
nests; nested; nesting
Learner's definition of NEST
[no object]
1 
: to build or live in a nest筑巢；巢居
2 
: to fit inside each other嵌套

— nester

/ˈnɛstɚ/ noun, plural nesters [count]
— see also empty nester
BNC: 3867 COCA: 4131

nest

1 of 2

noun

ˈnest How to pronounce nest (audio)
1
a
: a bed or receptacle prepared by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young
b
: a place or specially modified structure serving as an abode of animals and especially of their immature stages
an ants' nest
c
: a receptacle resembling a bird's nest
2
a
: a place of rest, retreat, or lodging : home
grown children who have left the nest
b
: den, hangout
3
: the occupants or frequenters of a nest
4
a
: a group of similar things
a nest of giant mountains Helen MacInnes
b
: hotbed sense 2
a nest of rebellion
5
: a group of objects made to fit close together or one within another
6
: an emplaced group of weapons

nest

2 of 2

verb

nested; nesting; nests

intransitive verb

1
: to build or occupy a nest : settle in or as if in a nest
2
: to fit compactly together or within one another : embed

transitive verb

1
: to form a nest for
2
: to pack compactly together
3
: to form a hierarchy, series, or sequence of with each member, element, or set contained in or containing the next
nested subroutines

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun The bird built a nest out of small twigs. If you look closely, you can see a nest in that tree. They lived in a cozy little nest in the suburbs. Verb Robins nested in the tree. She studied the nesting habits of the turtle. The set of four chairs can nest into one stack. The smaller bowl is designed to nest inside the larger one. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That’s where peregrine falcons like to nest (check for seasonal raptor closures). Kristin Smith, Outside Online, 31 Aug. 2022 Many of Wisconsin’s birds also rely on wetlands and marshes to nest. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 This bed is perfect for dogs who like to nest and have the security of barrier walls with the comfort of a plush pillow underneath. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only species that nest in the state. Lydia Morrell, Journal Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Be sure to stop by The Rookery, a human-sized birds’ nest made from willow branches — ideal for kids (and kids at heart). Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Nearby in Mississippi, the discovery of the state's first sea turtle nest in four years is contributing to a resurgence of wildlife in the area. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 In Mississippi, volunteers found the first sea turtle nest on its coast in four years. Rebekah Castor, Fox News, 20 Aug. 2022 This set of cardboard blocks that stack and nest will give them the opportunity to create a city of their own using pieces that look like a train station, fire department, hospital, school, and police station. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022
Verb
Anne Justice-Allen, the department's wildlife veterinarian, said calls from the public alerted her agency to the dead cormorants, water-loving birds that often nest in groups. Bob Christie, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Feeders should be placed in areas that domestic pets can’t reach and near trees or shrubs where birds can roost, nest or hide if danger approaches. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2022 Mold, fungi, bugs, and other pests can nest happily in storage units, unventilated homes, and more. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The archipelago as a whole—Diego Garcia and some 60 other islands, mainly in the Peros Banhos and Salomon atolls—was reconstituted into a colonial entity known as the British Indian Ocean Territory, within which Diego Garcia could nest. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 Corncrakes evolved to nest and feed on the ground in the loose grass and weeds of natural floodplains, and the bird’s numbers are still strong in parts of Asia and Eastern Europe. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Investigate which birds in your region eat mosquitoes and are willing to nest in bird boxes, then learn how to attract them. Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 If unsuccessful, killdeer may try to nest a couple times a year, which not all birds can do, Bryerton said. Bill Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2022 Many also nest closely to one another, increasing the chance that disease will spread. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German nest nest, Latin nidus

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nest was before the 12th century

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BNC: 3867 COCA: 4131
nest

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + NEST | NEST + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤ant's, bird's, wasp's, etc.蟻穴、鳥巢、黃蜂窩等VERB + NEST➤build, construct, make建巢；壘巢；築巢➤sit on坐窩◇The male and female take turns to sit on the nest.雄鳥和雌鳥輪流坐窩。➤occupy佔據巢穴◇The litters of several different females often occupy the same nest.多隻雌鳥的幼鳥常會待在同一個巢裏。➤abandon, desert, fly, leave棄巢；離家獨立；離開安樂窩◇Her children have flown the nest. (figurative) 她的孩子們已經離家獨立。➤defend, guard保護／守衞巢穴➤disturb驚擾巢穴◇You should avoid disturbing the nest until after the eggs are hatched.卵孵出之前，你不應該驚擾鳥巢。➤destroy搗毀巢穴➤find, locate發現／找到巢穴NEST + NOUN➤site巢；窩◇The male uses song to attract a female to his nest site.雄鳥用歌聲吸引雌鳥到它的鳥巢附近。➤hole巢穴➤box (usually nesting box in BrE) 巢箱➤mate同棲一巢的伴侶PREPOSITION➤away from a/the nest不在巢裏◇A rat took the egg while the mother was away from the nest.趁雌鳥不在巢裏，一隻老鼠把蛋偷走了。➤in a/the nest, inside a/the nest在巢穴內◇The snake will attack if disturbed inside its nest.如果蛇在巢穴內被驚擾，它就會反擊。➤on a/the nest在孵蛋◇The female spends all her time on the nest.雌鳥所有時間都在孵蛋。

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