Nest
n.calm, kindwarm
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
privacy and escape are appealing
not when Hideaway can imply secrecy rather than nurture.
- playful
roost
a birdlike informal resting place is intended
not when Roost sounds temporary and less cozy.
- everyday
belonging and residence are central
not when A home need not feel sheltered or compact.
- warm
safety from outside difficulty matters
not when A haven need not be a permanent home.
- formal
protection and peace are the main qualities
not when Sanctuary carries stronger moral or religious weight.
- literary
bower
a leafy or romantic shelter suits the prose
not when Bower is archaic and decorative.
Said against
3- exposure
- homelessness
- open ground
It naturally appears in
3- cozy nest
They made a cozy nest from blankets beside the window.
- build a nest
Two swallows began to build a nest beneath the eaves.
- empty nest
The empty nest soon became a studio and guest room.