Nest

Synonyms of nest

• dwelling
• roost
• lair

Antonyms of nest

• disperse
• spread
• scatter

Collocations of nest

nest egg

Frequency: 80 %

They had been saving money for years to build up their nest egg for retirement.

bird's nest

Frequency: 70 %

The bird's nest was hidden high up in the tree.

empty nest

Frequency: 60 %

After their children moved out, they were left with an empty nest.

cozy nest

Frequency: 45 %

The cozy nest provided a warm sanctuary for the family of birds.

nest building

Frequency: 35 %

The birds were busy nest building in preparation for the upcoming breeding season.

Idiomatic Expressions for nest

• Phrase: nest egg
  Meaning: savings or investment set aside for the future
  Usage: She had been diligently saving money for years, building up a nice nest egg for retirement.