roosting

[US]/ˈruːstɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈruːstɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of resting or settling down, especially for birds; the consequence of past actions becoming apparent; to suffer the consequences of one's actions; to receive retribution

Phrases & Collocations

roosting birds

roosting site

roosting position

roosting habits

roosting area

roosting tree

roosting behavior

roosting time

roosting place

roosting conditions

Example Sentences

the birds are roosting in the tall trees at dusk.

roosting habits vary among different species of birds.

we found the chickens roosting in the barn every night.

the old tree provides a perfect spot for roosting.

roosting sites are crucial for the survival of many bird species.

after a long day, the ducks were roosting peacefully by the pond.

some birds prefer to roost in large flocks for safety.

we watched the bats roosting under the bridge at sunset.

roosting behavior can change with the seasons.

the farmer built a new coop for the hens to roost in.

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