Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roost

verb
/ruːst/
Definition
To settle down or rest, typically referring to birds or other animals seeking a place to sleep.
Examples
  • The chickens like to roost in the coop at the end of the day.
  • After a long flight, the ducks found a tree to roost in for the night.
Meaning
The act of birds resting or perching on a place, often elevated.
Synonyms
  • perch
  • rest
  • settle