littlenest

noun
UK /ˈlɪtəl nɛst/
US /ˈlɪtəl nɛst/

A littlenest is a tiny home that a small bird or animal makes.

The robin built a littlenest in the apple tree.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A warm, safe, and small place where someone feels protected.

Her blanket fort was a littlenest of comfort on a rainy day.

3. A very small group of people who care for each other like family.

The reading club became a littlenest for shy new students.

4. A tiny startup or small team working closely together.

The founders ran their littlenest from a single kitchen table.