What is roost? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of roost

roostnoun

Goost

/ruːst//ruːst/

Where does the word roost come from?

The word "roost" originates from the Old English word "rost," which means "perch" or "resting place." This term has been used to describe the place where birds, particularly chickens, rest at night. The word has evolved over time to encompass not only the physical location but also the act of roosting, or settling down to rest. In linguistics, the word "roost" is classified as a noun, and it has been in use since the 14th century. The term "roost" has also been extended to other animals, such as bats, in addition to birds.

Vocabulary summary roost

typenoun

meaningperch; chicken coop

meaning(slang) sleeping place

exampleto go to roost

meaning(see) rule

typejournalize

meaningbeans to sleep (chicken...)

meaningSleep

exampleto go to roost

Example of vocabulary roostnamespace

  • A flock of geese has found a cozy roost in the nearby cornfield, their honking fading as the sun sets.
  • The owls returned to their traditional roost, nestled deep within the old oak tree in the forest.
  • After a long day of flying, the peregrine falcons finally settled into their roost atop the skyscraper, surveying the city below.
  • The rooster crowed from his perch on the rooftop, announcing the start of a new day.
  • The seagulls roosted on the pier, their wings beating rapidly as they prepared to fly out to sea.

Synonyms and related words for roost

Idioms of vocabulary roost

rule the roost
(informal)to be the most powerful member of a group
  • Liverpool ruled the roost in English football for a decade.

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