Pronunciation: /pɜːrtʃ/
noun a structure on which birds rest or roost
A1 The bird sat on the perch outside the window.
A2 The cat climbed up to the perch to get a better view of the room.
B1 The fisherman found a good perch by the river to catch some fish.
B2 The owl perched on the branch, scanning the forest for prey.
C1 The eagle soared high in the sky before coming to rest on its perch.
C2 The conductor perched on the edge of his seat, ready to lead the orchestra.
verb to alight or rest on a perch
A1 The bird perched on the branch.
A2 She perched on the edge of her seat, waiting for the show to start.
B1 The cat perched on the windowsill, watching the world outside.
B2 The mountain climber perched on a narrow ledge, taking in the breathtaking view.
C1 The eagle perched high on the cliff, scanning the landscape for prey.
C2 The owl perched silently on the tree branch, waiting for its next meal.
formal The bird sat on the perch and observed its surroundings.
informal I like to perch on the bench and people-watch in the park.
slang Let's find a good perch at the bar to watch the game.
figurative She felt like she was on a precarious perch in her new job.
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