nest egg

noun

1. money saved and held in reserve for emergencies, retirement, etc.

2. a natural or artificial egg placed in a nest to induce a hen to continue laying eggs there.

nest egg

noun

1. a fund of money kept in reserve; savings

2. a natural or artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it

Word History and Origins

Origin of nest egg¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

So perhaps aim for a bigger nest egg.

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And how will our nest egg hold up when it comes to paying for such services?

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Tell your brother that you want to smooth the transition and protect your financial nest egg as well as your relationship.

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They also remind us of what capital markets are for: matching mostly good businesses with patient savers’ nest eggs.

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Like creating a nest egg, building community also requires repeated contributions in order to be beneficial in the long run.

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