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Meaning of the word roost in English

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roost

US /ruːst/
UK /ruːst/
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Noun

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

Verb

(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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