nounπShareThe place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch)."Every evening, the robin returns to its roosts high in the oak tree. "birdanimalplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of birds roosting together."Every evening, large roosts form in the old oak trees near the park, filling the air with the sounds of hundreds of birds settling down for the night. "animalbirdgroupnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bedroom"My grandfather's roost is a small but cozy room upstairs. "propertyarchitecturebuildingChat 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 roosts. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest"Every evening, the pigeons roosts on the telephone wires outside my window. "animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spend the night""The chickens always roosts in their coop at sunset." "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tidal race."The strong currents in the river rapids were a dangerous roosts for the boat. "nauticaloceansailingenvironmentgeographyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rout out of bed; to rouse"My mom roosts me out of bed every morning so I won't be late for school. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo harass, to treat in a rough way."The older kids sometimes roost the younger ones on the playground, making them cry. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arrest"The police officer roosts the suspect at the scene of the crime. "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive strongly"The manager roosts his team to meet the urgent deadline by offering extra incentives and assigning clear tasks. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading