Roost

Synonyms of roost

• nest
• settle
• perch

Antonyms of roost

• take off
• fly
• soar

Collocations of roost

roosting birds

Frequency: 80 %

The tree was full of roosting birds at sunset.

roosting chickens

Frequency: 70 %

The chickens always return to their roosting spot in the coop.

roosting bats

Frequency: 60 %

The old barn is a favorite roosting spot for bats.

roosting pigeons

Frequency: 50 %

The city square is filled with roosting pigeons during the day.

roosting hens

Frequency: 40 %

The hens clucked softly as they settled into their roosting area for the night.

Idiomatic Expressions for roost

• Phrase: rule the roost
  Meaning: to be in charge or have control over a particular situation or group of people
  Usage: She may be the youngest in the family, but she definitely rules the roost.