nest

//nɛst//
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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.

Synonym