roost

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is a chance the crisis widens, its unknowables blooming into view, the crows coming home to roost.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

After hanging around for a bit, he headed out to roost and Jackie got some shut-eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"That means American films frequently rule the roost," noted Variety Magazine, making the ceremony a better predictor for the Oscars, but reducing chances for local productions to shine outside the outstanding British film category.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The turkeys would roost at night in trees before being encouraged down in the morning with food and then walking on again.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The bobolinks are singing in the fields, two herons are flying toward their roost, and grasshoppers are stridu- lating at our feet.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George