Nest Egg (Noun)
Meaning 1
Device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The farmer carefully placed the nest egg in the henhouse to attract the hens and encourage them to lay their eggs.
- She gently inserted the plastic nest egg in the nesting box to simulate the presence of an egg and instill confidence in the hens.
- The poultry keeper strategically positioned the ceramic nest egg to lure the hens into laying their eggs in the same spot.
- To increase the chicken's egg production, the farmhand carefully put the decorative nest egg in a safe location within the coop.
- To make the hens feel more at ease, the breeder placed the artificial nest egg in the designated nesting area.
Meaning 2
A fund of money put by as a reserve.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She had been saving for years to build a nest egg for her retirement.
- After selling their house, they used the profit as a nest egg for future investments.
- By saving a portion of his income each month, he hoped to create a nest egg to fund his children's education.
- The couple's nest egg allowed them to live comfortably after they decided to pursue their passion for traveling.
- Her great-grandfather had left her a sizeable nest egg that she used to start her own business.