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nest egg
What does nest egg mean?
A reserve of money saved up, especially for retirement or emergencies.
"They built a nice nest egg before starting a family."
Origin
From the practice of placing a real or fake egg in a nest to encourage a hen to lay; figurative use for savings since the 1600s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a nest egg?
A sum of money saved up and reserved for the future, typically for retirement or emergencies.
Where does the term 'nest egg' come from?
From the old practice of putting a real or fake egg in a nest to encourage a hen to keep laying; it's been used figuratively for savings since the 1600s.
How do you use 'nest egg' in a sentence?
For example: 'They spent years building a nest egg before buying a home.'
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