Bird's nest: meaning, definitions and examples

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bird's nest

 

[ bɜːrdz nɛst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal habitat

A bird's nest is a structure built by birds to hold their eggs, their young, and themselves. Nests are built using various materials like twigs, leaves, moss, and feathers.

Synonyms

avian nest, bird dwelling

Examples of usage

  • The robin built a cozy nest in the tree.
  • The bird's nest was hidden in the bushes.
  • The intricate design of the bird's nest amazed us.

Translations

Translations of the word "bird's nest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ninho de pássaro

🇮🇳 पक्षी का घोंसला

🇩🇪 Vogelnest

🇮🇩 sarang burung

🇺🇦 пташине гніздо

🇵🇱 gniazdo ptaków

🇯🇵 鳥の巣

🇫🇷 nid d'oiseau

🇪🇸 nido de pájaro

🇹🇷 kuş yuvası

🇰🇷 새 둥지

🇸🇦 عش الطائر

🇨🇿 ptačí hnízdo

🇸🇰 vtáčie hniezdo

🇨🇳 鸟巢 (niǎo cháo)

🇸🇮 ptičje gnezdo

🇮🇸 fuglahreiður

🇰🇿 құстың ұясы

🇬🇪 ფრინველის ბუდე

🇦🇿 quş yuvası

🇲🇽 nido de pájaro

Word origin

The concept of bird's nest dates back to ancient times when humans observed birds building nests to protect their eggs and offspring. Nests have been a symbol of fertility, home, and protection in various cultures. The intricate designs and construction techniques used by birds have fascinated people for centuries, leading to the development of birdwatching as a popular hobby.