nounπShareThe place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch)."The robin built its nest in a sturdy branch, making that branch its roost for the night. "animalbirdplacenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of birds roosting together."A large roost of crows gathered in the old oak tree every evening. "birdanimalgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bedroom"After a long day at work, I was happy to finally get back to my roost and relax. "propertybuildingarchitectureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inner roof of a cottage."Dust motes danced in the sunbeams that streamed through the gaps in the cottage's roost. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest"As the sun set, the chickens began to roost in their coop. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend the night"The birds roost in the tall oak tree every evening. "animalnaturebirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tidal race."The strong roost near the harbor made it dangerous for small boats to navigate. "nauticaloceannaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rout out of bed; to rouse"The alarm clock's loud sound rooted the children out of bed. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo harass, to treat in a rough way."The bully often roosted the younger students, picking on them for their clothes or lunch money. "actioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrest"The police officer roosted the suspect for questioning about the theft. "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive strongly"The coach roosted the team to victory with a powerful speech. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
