roost
noun
a perch upon which birds or fowls rest at night.
roosting
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present participleof roost.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In March, the Town of Hillsborough sued Kenneth and Linda Ostrand, demanding they stop feeding a large group of the black vultures roosting on their property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Expect to see and hear more chickens roosting in the next four years.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
In mid Wales, Aberystwyth Royal Pier in Ceredigion attracts both amusement arcade enthusiasts and roosting starlings who draw crowds when they flock to create magnificent murmurations.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
Madison’s annual Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza raised multiple alarms, as the detonations traumatized roosting birds and sent them fleeing, many into traffic, and damaged wetland duck habitats with toxic detritus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
The turkeys, roosting in the tree out of coyotes’ reach, clicked drowsily.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
