Roost: meaning, definitions and examples

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roost

[ ruːst ]

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bird habitat

A place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night, typically high up on a tree or building.

Synonyms

nesting site, perch, resting place

Examples of usage

The pigeons have found a roost on top of the old church tower.
The roost was filled with chirping sparrows as the sun began to set.

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bird behavior

To settle or congregate to rest at night, typically in a group and on a high point.

Synonyms

nest, perch, settle

Examples of usage

The crows roost in the tall trees near the park.
As the sun set, the swallows roosted under the eaves of the barn.

Translations

Translations of the word "roost" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poleiro

🇮🇳 डाली

🇩🇪 Hühnerstange

🇮🇩 tenggeran

🇺🇦 сідало

🇵🇱 grzęda

🇯🇵 止まり木

🇫🇷 perchoir

🇪🇸 percha

🇹🇷 tünek

🇰🇷 홰

🇸🇦 مجثم

🇨🇿 bidlo

🇸🇰 bidlo

🇨🇳 栖木

🇸🇮 prečka

🇮🇸 reiður

🇰🇿 қолтық

🇬🇪 ბუდე

🇦🇿 tünek

🇲🇽 percha

Word origin

The word 'roost' originated from the Old English word 'hrōst', which meant a place where birds rest or settle. Over time, the meaning expanded to include other animals and even humans finding a place to rest or settle for the night. The concept of roosting is common in the animal kingdom, where creatures seek shelter and safety during periods of rest or sleep.