bird's nest

noun

1. nest ( def 1 ).
2. Angling. backlash ( def 4 ).

bird's-nest

verb

1. intr to search for the nests of birds in order to collect the eggs

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird's nest¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Before a Manchester derby in Beijing, City manager Pep Guardiola gave a news conference in a small room at the Bird's Nest stadium.

From BBC

Over in a dense patch of sweet peas, Ferguson pointed out an example of her “nature first” philosophy in the way she strategically cut the flowers to preserve the privacy of a bird’s nest.

From Los Angeles Times

Over in a dense patch of sweet peas, Ferguson pointed out an example of her “nature first” philosophy in the way she strategically cut the flowers to preserve the privacy of a bird’s nest.

From Los Angeles Times

Her blonde locks are teased so high above her head that depending on who you ask, it looks like a bird's nest or a stratocumulus cloud.

From Salon

In the middle of the park, large stones are stacked on top of each other in a large circle, like a bird’s nest made from rocks.

From Literature