roost

• Perchoir ou structure sur laquelle les oiseaux, en particulier la volaille, se reposent ou dorment.

A noun referring to a structure or perch where birds, especially domestic fowl, rest or sleep.

1. Shelter for birdsB1formal

   A structure or place where birds, especially domestic fowl, rest or sleep, typically equipped with perches.

   Perchoir pour volailles

   • The chickens returned to their roost at dusk.
   • He built a new roost for the pigeons in the backyard.
   • The farmer cleaned the roost every morning.

   Synonymescoopperch

2. Perch for restingB1formal

   A single bar or branch on which a bird sits to rest or sleep.

   Perchoir

   • The parrot sat on its wooden roost all night.
   • The hens jostled for space on the narrow roost.
   • A row of birds lined up on the roost before sunset.

   Synonymesperch