ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Roosting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Roosting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of roost.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of roost.

More Meanings

  1. 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.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include perch, rest, slumber, stopover, layover, heeling.

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