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'nest' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'nest' with 12 example sentences.


nest noun

: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

: a kind of gun emplacement

: a cosy or secluded retreat

: a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

: furniture pieces made to fit close together

nest verb

: inhabit a nest, usually after building

: fit together or fit inside

: move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

: gather nests


  • The birds are building a nest.
  • The biologist installed a camera inside the eagles' nest.
  • We saved a little bird who had fallen out of the nest.
  • How can I keep birds from nesting in my chimney?
  • My hair looks like a bird's nest.
  • At once the birds left their nests.
  • Last year we had a hummingbird nest in our backyard.
  • Birds have nests, spiders have webs and people have friendships.
  • The two birds built a nest without a building permit.
  • Northern flying squirrels nest inside trees.
  • Birds always return to their nests.
  • The hen was sitting on the eggs in the nest.
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