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nest

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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

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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

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

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