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nesting

NEHS-tihng

Nesting (noun) means the process of a bird building or occupying a nest. Example: “Nesting season begins in early spring for most songbirds.”

noun

The process of a bird building or occupying a nest.

"Nesting season begins in early spring for most songbirds."

The arrangement of one thing placed or contained inside another, including in computer code.

"Deep nesting of loops can make code harder to read."

How to use nesting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither birds settling into nests, or the general idea of things fitting or stacking inside one another.

Common pairings

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Word forms

nestings plural

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Etymology

From nest + the noun-forming suffix -ing.

Rhymes for nesting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nesting” mean?

The word “nesting” means the process of a bird building or occupying a nest. In plain terms, either birds settling into nests, or the general idea of things fitting or stacking inside one another.

How do you pronounce “nesting”?

“Nesting” is pronounced NEHS-tihng (/ˈnɛstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “nesting” in a sentence?

Here is “nesting” used in a sentence: “Nesting season begins in early spring for most songbirds.”

What part of speech is “nesting”?

“Nesting” is a noun.

Is “nesting” a common word?

“Nesting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “nesting” have?

“Nesting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of a bird building or occupying a nest.

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