Aerie (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any habitation at a high altitude.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The eagle's nest was perched precariously on the cliff face, a small aerie high above the valley below.
  • The isolated mountain aerie was reachable only by a treacherous winding path.
  • For years, the hermit lived in a remote aerie on the mountain,content to be far from civilization.
  • The architect's fantastical creation was an aerie of towering spires and winding staircases, perched high above the city streets.
  • As the mountain climber ascended, she struggled to reach the aerie of snow-covered peaks and craggy outcroppings.

Synonyms

  • Eyrie
  • Aery
  • Eyry

Meaning 2

The lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

  • Eyrie
  • Aery
  • Eyry

Hypernyms

  • Bird Nest
  • Birdnest
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