Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vespiary
noun
/ˈvɛspɪəri/
Definition
A nest or colony of wasps.
Examples
- Be careful walking near that tree; there’s a vespiary built right underneath it.
- The wasp vespiary was hanging from the eaves of the old cottage.
Meaning
A vespiary refers to the structure where wasps live and reproduce, typically made from paper-like material created by the wasps themselves.
Synonyms
- Wasp nest
- Hornet’s nest
- Apiary (though this traditionally refers to bees)
