nest noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: nest (1) English Definition A structure made by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young. Example Sentence There is a small bird's nest in the tree. US IPA /nest/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /nest/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms roost shelter home nook Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link