roost

¹roost

noun \ˈrüst\

Definition of ROOST

1

a : a support on which birds rest b : a place where winged animals and especially birds customarily roost

2

: a group of birds roosting together

Origin of ROOST

Middle English, from Old English hrōst; akin to Old Saxon hrōst attic

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with ROOST

boost, juiced, Proust