eyry

/'eəri/ Cách viết khác : (aery) /'eəri/ (eyrie) /'aiəri/ (eyry) /'aiəri/

Thân thiện

An eagle returns to its eyry high on the cliff face.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bird of prey's nest built high up: A nest, especially of a large bird like an eagle or hawk, constructed on a high, inaccessible place such as a mountain cliff or a tall tree.
   • Any habitation situated at a high altitude: A dwelling or stronghold built in an elevated, often remote, location.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The hikers spotted an eyry on the sheer cliff face, home to a pair of golden eagles.
  • The ancient fortress was an eyry, perched impossibly high on the rocky peak.

Advanced Usage

• Used figuratively to describe a secluded, elevated place:
  • The billionaire's mansion was an eyry overlooking the entire city, a symbol of his removed power.

Variants and Related Words

• Eyrie (noun): The most common alternate spelling of "eyry".
• Aerie (noun): Another common variant spelling, especially in American English.
• Aery (noun): A less common variant spelling.

Synonyms

• Nest: A structure where a bird lays eggs and shelters its young.
• Perch: A place where a bird alights or rests, often high up.
• Stronghold: A fortified place; when used figuratively for "eyry".

Related Phrases and Idioms

• An eagle's eyry: Often used to specifically denote the nest of an eagle, emphasizing height and majesty.
  • The conservationists worked to protect the eagle's eyry from disturbance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any habitation at a high altitude
2. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aerie
• aery
• eyrie