ROOST
Okay, so I need to figure out what "ROOST" means. Let me start by breaking down the word. The user mentioned it's a 5-letter word, which it is: R-O-O-S-T. Now, thinking about possible meanings.
First, the most obvious one is the bird's nest. I remember hearing "roost" used in that context, like where birds sleep. But maybe there's another meaning. Let me think. In some contexts, "roost" could be slang. I've heard "roost" used to refer to a place where someone hangs out or stays, maybe informally. Like, "he's roosting at his cousin's house." But I'm not entirely sure if that's common.
Also, checking parts of speech. "Roost" is a verb, meaning to rest or stay somewhere temporarily. The noun form would be "roosting place," which is the nest. Are there any other uses? Maybe in other languages? For example, in Dutch, "roost" is the past participle of "roosten," which means to rest or lie down. But the user is probably asking about English.
Let me verify the slang usage. A quick search in my mind—yes, "roost" as slang does refer to a place someone stays. So, two main meanings: the bird's nest and a place someone resides temporarily. Are there any other meanings? Maybe in technical contexts? Like in machinery? Not that I can recall. Maybe in sports? Not that I know of. So the primary definitions are the bird's nest and the informal term for a place someone stays.
Also, checking if it's part of any idioms. "To roost somewhere" means to stay there. Maybe "the birds are roosting on the tree." And the slang usage: "He's roosting at his friend's place." So both meanings are valid, but the user might be looking for the primary definition first. Since the user just wrote "ROOST" without context, I should present both meanings clearly. Let me make sure I didn't miss any other definitions. Maybe in older English? Not that I can think of. So the answer should include both the noun (nest) and the verb (to rest/stay), and mention the slang usage if applicable.
The word ROOST has two primary meanings:
Noun: A place where birds sleep or rest, typically a sheltered structure in trees or on buildings.
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Example: "The birds are building a nest in the roost on the porch."
Verb: To rest, stay, or reside temporarily in a specific place. This is often used informally.
Example: "She’s roosting at her cousin’s house for the weekend."
Additionally, in slang, "roost" can refer to a hangout spot or a temporary residence. The term is also found in other languages (e.g., Dutch: roost means "to rest"). Let me know if you need further clarification!
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