roost

noun
UK /ruːst/
US /ruːst/

A place where birds rest or sleep.

The chickens flew up to their roost as the sun went down.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To sit and rest on a perch, like a bird does.

The pigeons roost on the roof every evening.

3. A place where a person stays or rests for the night.

The travelers found a roost at a small inn.

4. To settle down for rest or sleep.

The children roosted on the couch after a long day.