nestcavity

noun
UK /ˈnɛstˌkævɪti/
US /ˈnɛstˌkævəti/

A nest cavity is a small hole or hollow place where a bird or animal makes its home.

The woodpecker built its nest cavity high in the old oak tree.

SYNONYMS

nest holehollowburrowdencavity nest

RELATED WORDS

nesting sitetree hollowbirdhouseroostburrow

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A hollow space inside a structure used by animals for shelter or raising young.

Bats often roost in the nest cavity of a dead tree.

3. An artificial box or hole provided for birds to nest in.

We hung a nest cavity on the fence to attract bluebirds.

4. A small enclosed chamber within a larger nest complex.

The ant colony's nest cavity stayed cool and damp.