A nest is where some animals live or put their eggs. Birds often build nests in trees or bushes. It keeps the eggs and babies safe.
The bird made a nest in the tree.
Baby birds stay safe in their nest.
Nest can also mean a hidden or safe place. People can have a nest for secret or safe keeping. It is like a small safe home or spot.
The thieves used a secret nest to hide goods.
He found a nest of old books in the attic.
Nest as a verb means to put things inside others of the same kind. For example, cups or boxes can be placed together with one inside another to save space.
She nested the cups one inside another.
The boxes nest inside each other for easy storage.
Nest can mean a group or cluster of things put together tightly. It is often used for animals’ homes or for groups of objects arranged close together.
The ants live in a nest on the ground.
A nest of wires was tangled behind the desk.
To nest means to live or rest in a place that feels safe and warm. People or animals can nest to relax or hide quietly in one spot.
The cat nested in the corner all day.
She nested herself in the warm blanket.
In technology and programming, nesting means putting one item inside another to organize things. For example, functions or menus can be placed inside others to create a structure.
The code nests functions inside loops.
They nested menus for better navigation.
Nest egg is a phrase meaning money saved for later. People keep a nest egg to use when they need extra money or for special plans.
They built a nest egg for their trip.
A nest egg helps in emergencies.