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What is another word for Nest? – 169 Nest Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    den lair burrow hive coop settlement dwelling abode home habitation refuge shelter asylum sanctuary hiding place haunt retreat hermitage lodge cabin cot hovel shack hut igloo tepee tent enclosure pen fold stable aviary aerie eyrie roost perch cubby cubbyhole nook cradle basket hammock bed resting place hiding hole

    Meaning of Nest

    A structure or place where birds, insects, or other animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young, or a cozy or comfortable home or resting place for humans.

    Definitions

    • A structure or place where birds, insects, or other animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
    • A cozy or comfortable home or resting place, especially one that is secluded or hidden
    • A place where something is fostered or protected, such as a nest of crime or a nest of infection

    Etymology of Nest

    The word "nest" comes from Old English "nest", which is also related to Old Norse "nist", German "Nest", and Dutch "nest", all of which mean "nest" or "lair"
    The word has been used in English since before the 9th century, and its meaning has expanded over time to include not just physical structures, but also metaphorical ones, such as a nest of ideas or a nest of troubles

    Example Uses

    • The bird built a nest in the tree to lay her eggs
    • The family made their new house feel like a nest, cozy and warm
    • The city was a nest of crime and corruption, where gangs and thieves thrived

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exposure vulnerability openness danger risk hazard threat menace destruction demolition desertion abandonment isolation loneliness desolation barrenness emptiness vacancy wilderness wasteland chaos disorder turmoil upheaval instability insecurity uncertainty

    Related Nouns

    home house dwelling abode shelter refuge asylum sanctuary habitat environment ecosystem settlement community village town city metropolis landscape territory domain realm kingdom empire colony nestling chick bird insect animal creature being organism entity

    Related Verbs

    build construct create make form shape fashion mold establish settle inhabit occupy reside dwell live stay rest hide conceal protect safeguard defend nurture care tend foster breed hatch incubate brood

    Related Adjectives

    cozy comfortable warm snug safe secure protected sheltered hidden secluded secluded isolated lonely deserted abandoned barren empty vacant wild chaotic disorderly turbulent unstable insecure uncertain peaceful tranquil serene idyllic picturesque charming delightful lovely beautiful