roost Meaning & Definition
What Does Roost Mean?
Roost is a noun that means The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch). It can also mean A group of birds roosting together. As a verb, it means To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest. As a verb, it means Alternative form of roust.
Word Facts for Roost
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹuːst/ |
| Synonyms | perch, rest and collar |
| Plural | roosts |
| Verb forms | roosts, roosting, roosted |
Roost Definition (Noun)
- The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
- A group of birds roosting together.
- A bedroom.
- The open cross-joists or inner roof of a cottage or living space.
- A kick which causes the ball to travel a long distance.
- Synonym of perch (“a position that is secure and advantageous”).
Roost as a Verb
- To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest.
- To spend the night.
- To kick (a ball) a long distance.
Noun
- Alternative form of roust (“a strong tide or current”).
Verb
- Alternative form of roust.
Noun
- The inner roof of a cottage.
Verb
- (of birds or bats) To settle on a perch in order to sleep or rest
Noun
- A tidal race.
Verb
- To rout out of bed; to rouse
- To harass, to treat in a rough way.
- To arrest
- To drive strongly
Synonyms of Roost
Roost synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
roost (plural roosts)
roost (third-person singular simple present roosts, present participle roosting, simple past and past participle roosted)
Words That Rhyme With Roost
Origin of Roost
Origin 1: From Middle English roste (“chicken's roost; perch”), from Old English hrōst (“wooden framework of a roof; roost”), from Proto-West Germanic *hrōst, from Proto-Germanic *hrōstaz (“wooden framework; grill”); see *raustijan.
Origin 2: Cognate with Dutch roest (“roost”), German Low German Rust (“roost”), German Rost (“grate; gridiron; grill”).
Questions People Ask About Roost
Is roost a noun or a verb?
Roost is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for roost?
You can replace roost with words such as perch, rest and collar. See the full list of roost synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of roost?
The plural of roost is roosts.
What is the past tense of roost?
The past tense of roost is roosted. The present participle is roosting.