roost

US /ruːst/

UK /ruːst/

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

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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.

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perch nest coop henhouse

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

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The pigeons roosted on the old church tower.

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Birds often roost in dense trees for protection.

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perch settle rest sleep

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rule the roost come home to roost