roost
noun
UK/ruːst/
US/ruːst/
Definitions of roost noun
- Countable
A place, such as a tree branch, where birds habitually rest or sleep.
As evening approaches, the bird returns to its roosting spot.
Owls often remain hidden in their roost during the day.
This grove serves as an important roost for various bird species.
verb
UK/ruːst/
US/ruːst/
Definitions of roost verb
- Intransitive
To settle down for rest or sleep, as birds do.
At dusk, all the chickens return to the coop to roost.
After returning home, the homing pigeons roost in their special coops.
These swallows prefer to roost under the eaves of the building.
Idioms
- come home to roost
To experience negative consequences as a result of past actions or decisions, especially when such outcomes are expected or deserved.
• His past dishonest actions are now coming home to roost.