Nest
What it means
A safe, comfortable home or place of shelter.
Reach for it when describing a small protected home or refuge with affectionate warmth
The volunteers built a secure nest for the rescued swallows.
Words to choose between 6
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| warm |
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| formal | |
| literary |
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playful
Fits when privacy and escape are appealing
Careful Hideaway can imply secrecy rather than nurture.
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playful
roost
Fits when a birdlike informal resting place is intended
Careful Roost sounds temporary and less cozy.
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everyday
Fits when belonging and residence are central
Careful A home need not feel sheltered or compact.
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warm
Fits when safety from outside difficulty matters
Careful A haven need not be a permanent home.
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formal
Fits when protection and peace are the main qualities
Careful Sanctuary carries stronger moral or religious weight.
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literary
bower
Fits when a leafy or romantic shelter suits the prose
Careful Bower is archaic and decorative.
Opposites 3
- exposure
- homelessness
- open ground
Common phrases 3
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cozy nest
They made a cozy nest from blankets beside the window.
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build a nest
Two swallows began to build a nest beneath the eaves.
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empty nest
The empty nest soon became a studio and guest room.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated