'nest' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'nest' with 12 example sentences.
- nest noun
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: 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
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: 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.