C1noun 2K

Nest

🇬🇧 UK /["/nest/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nest/"]/

Meaning of Nest

a hollow place or structure that a bird makes or chooses for laying its eggs in and sheltering its young

In simple words: A structure made by birds to hold their eggs and babies.

Nest in a sentence

• The bird carefully built its nest in the tall tree.
• We found a nest of baby rabbits hidden under the bushes.
• The wasps constructed a nest on the side of the house.
• The company is located in a nest of startups in Silicon Valley.
• This urban nest has become a hub for innovative tech firms.
• He found a nest of vipers under the rock while hiking.

How to use Nest

Commonly used to describe where birds live or lay eggs. Can also be used metaphorically for safety or comfort. It is not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

nest + object

Memory hint

Think of a bird's 'nest' — imagine a tree filled with cozy nests.

Related words

Collocations with Nest

• ant’s
• bird’s
• wasp’s
• build
• construct
• make
• site
• hole
• box
• away from a/​the nest
• in a/​the nest
• inside a/​the nest
• ant’s
• bird’s
• wasp’s
• build
• construct
• make
• site
• hole
• box
• away from a/​the nest
• in a/​the nest
• inside a/​the nest

Synonyms for Nest

• lair
• den
• roost
• habitat

Opposites of Nest

• dismantle
• scatter

Common mistakes with Nest

• Confused with 'rest' - thinking they have similar meanings.
• Using 'nest' as a verb in the wrong context - it's mainly used as a noun in everyday conversation.
• Assuming all animals 'nest' - only specific animals do.

Frequently asked questions about Nest

What does Nest mean?

A structure made by birds to hold their eggs and babies.

What is the definition of Nest?

a hollow place or structure that a bird makes or chooses for laying its eggs in and sheltering its young

How do you use Nest in a sentence?

The bird carefully built its nest in the tall tree.

Can you give another example of Nest?

We found a nest of baby rabbits hidden under the bushes.

What are synonyms for Nest?

Common alternatives include lair, den, roost, habitat.

What is the opposite of Nest?

Opposite meanings include dismantle, scatter.

What words go with Nest?

It commonly pairs with ant’s, bird’s, wasp’s, build, construct, make, site, hole, box, away from a/​the nest, in a/​the nest, inside a/​the nest, ant’s, bird’s, wasp’s, build, construct, make, site, hole, box, away from a/​the nest, in a/​the nest, inside a/​the nest.

What are common mistakes when using Nest?

Confused with 'rest' - thinking they have similar meanings. Using 'nest' as a verb in the wrong context - it's mainly used as a noun in everyday conversation. Assuming all animals 'nest' - only specific animals do.

How do you pronounce Nest?

US: /["/nest/"]/, UK: /["/nest/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nest?

Commonly used to describe where birds live or lay eggs. Can also be used metaphorically for safety or comfort. It is not typically used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Nest?

"Nest" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.