Meaning of the word roost in English

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

roost

US /ruːst/

UK /ruːst/

a place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night

Example:

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The chickens returned to their roost at dusk.

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A large flock of starlings gathered at their communal roost.

Synonym:

perch nest coop henhouse

(of a bird) settle or congregate for rest or sleep

Example:

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The pigeons roosted on the old church tower.

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Birds often roost in dense trees for protection.

Synonym:

perch settle rest sleep

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