Rookery

Pronunciation: /ˈrʊkəri/

Definitions of rookery

noun a breeding place or communal nesting site for certain birds, especially rooks

Example Sentences

A1 The rookery was filled with noisy birds.

A2 Visitors can observe the penguins in the rookery from a safe distance.

B1 The conservationists worked hard to protect the rookery from human disturbance.

B2 The rookery is a vital breeding ground for many seabird species.

C1 The researchers conducted a study on the population dynamics of the rookery.

C2 The rookery management plan includes measures to minimize human impact on the nesting birds.

Examples of rookery in a Sentence

formal The conservationists studied the behavior of the penguins in the rookery.

informal Let's go check out the cute baby seals at the rookery!

slang The rookery is where all the cool birds hang out.

figurative The bustling city street was like a rookery of noisy activity.

Grammatical Forms of rookery

• past tense: rookeryd
• plural: rookeries
• comparative: more rookery
• superlative: most rookery
• present tense: rookeries
• future tense: will rookery
• perfect tense: have rookeried
• continuous tense: is rookerying
• singular: rookery
• positive degree: rookery
• infinitive: to rookery
• gerund: rookerying
• participle: rookeryed

Origin and Evolution of rookery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rookery' originated from the Middle English word 'rokerie' which referred to a breeding place for rooks, a type of bird in the crow family.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'rookery' expanded to refer to any breeding place for birds, particularly seabirds such as penguins or seals. It can also be used informally to describe a crowded or dilapidated dwelling place.