Meaning of the word rookery in English

What does rookery mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rookery

US /ˈrʊk.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈrʊk.ər.i/
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Noun

1.

a colony of breeding birds, typically rooks, or their nests

Example:
The old oak tree was home to a large rookery.
We could hear the cawing from the distant rookery.
2.

a breeding ground for seals or other pinnipeds

Example:
The rocky island was a large rookery for seals.
Tourists often visit the seal rookery to observe the animals.
3.

a densely populated slum area

Example:
The novel depicted life in a crowded urban rookery.
The police raided the notorious rookery.