Roost

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -uːst

From Old English hrōst.

Full definition of roost

Noun

1. The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
• DrydenHe clapped his wings upon his roost.
2. A group of birds roosting together.

Derived terms

• rule the roost

Verb

1. (of birds) sleep.
2. to come back home

From Old Norse rōst

Noun

1. (UK, Shetland and Orkney) A tidal race.

Verb

1. Alternative form of roust

Anagrams

• roots, stoor, torso