nester
- a word derived from nest.
Example Sentences
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Having a third child, which she still thinks about, would mean she wouldn’t be an empty nester until her mid-60s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Which, to an almost-empty nester, makes the mundane tasks of motherhood suddenly poignant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
But then, as she approached becoming an empty nester, Dressback began having panic attacks around being gay, she said, feeling that “I’ve pushed this down for a really long time.”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024
After losing a loved one, going through a breakup or becoming an empty nester, our items can become laced with deep sentiment.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
This bird, a ground nester and forager, was all but eliminated on treated areas.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
