First Known Use: before 12th century
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1roost
noun \ˈrüst\
: a place where birds rest or sleep
Full Definition of ROOST
1
a : a support on which birds rest b : a place where winged animals and especially birds customarily roost
2
: a group of birds roosting together
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Origin of ROOST
Middle English, from Old English hrōst; akin to Old Saxon hrōst attic
2roost
verb
of a bird : to rest or sleep somewhere
Full Definition of ROOST
intransitive verb
1
: to settle down for rest or sleep : perch
2
: to settle oneself as if on a roost
transitive verb
: to supply a roost for or put to roost
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First Known Use of ROOST
1530
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1roost
noun \ˈrüst\
Definition of ROOST for Kids
: a place where birds rest or sleep
2roost
verb
roost·edroost·ing
Definition of ROOST for Kids
: to settle down for rest or sleep <Sparrows roost in the trees.>
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