What does roosting mean?
Roosting means present participle and gerund of roost.
Roosting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of roost.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of roost
- The place or period where a creature roosts.
Example Sentences
Several years ago starlings took over the residential sections for their nightly roostings during the Summer months.
Synonyms for roosting
Antonyms for roosting
Related Words
Word Forms
- roostings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for roosting?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of roosting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use roosting in a sentence?
Several years ago starlings took over the residential sections for their nightly roostings during the Summer months.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.