nest
/nɛst/
noun
A home that a bird builds from twigs and grass
“The bird laid eggs in its nest.”
קן
Nest is a noun in the animals category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A home that a bird builds from twigs and grass" In Hebrew, nest translates to קן.
Example Sentences
- The robin built a beautiful nest from twigs and grass high up in the apple tree.
- We quietly watched the mother bird sit on her nest to keep the eggs warm.
- Three tiny blue eggs were resting safely in the soft mossy nest.
Did You Know? Different birds build surprisingly different nests! The bald eagle builds the largest nests of any North American bird — some nests weigh over a ton after years of adding sticks! The weaver bird ties grass into an incredible hanging basket with a little entrance tube at the bottom to keep snakes out. Some birds, like the cuckoo, are too lazy to build nests and lay their eggs in other birds' nests instead.
Common Word Combinations
bird nestnest eggwasp nestempty nest
Related Words
eggbirdtreehatch
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