nest
//nɛst//
Noun
nestSingular
nestsPlural
1
A structure built by birds or other animals to hold eggs and shelter young.
The bird built a nest in the tree.
2
A cozy or sheltered place used as a home or retreat.
After a long day, she returned to her cozy nest in the countryside.
3
A group or set of similar objects that fit inside one another.
She bought a nest of mixing bowls for her kitchen.
Verb
nestPresent tense
nestedPast tense
nestedPast participle
nestingPresent participle
nestsThird-person singular
1
To build or occupy a nest.
Birds nest in the trees every spring.
2
To fit or place objects inside one another.
You can nest these bowls to save space in the cupboard.