roosting Definition

roost¹
noun

1. A branch, perch, etc on which birds, especially domestic fowl, rest at night.
2. A group of birds, especially domestic fowl, resting together on the same branch or perch.
3. colloq
A place that offers temporary sleeping accommodation.

verb

intr
roosted, roosting
1. Said especially of birds: to settle on a roost, especially for sleep.

Idiom: the chickens have come home to roost

One's actions have had unpleasant consequences.

Idiom: come home to roost

Said of a scheme, etc: to have unpleasant consequences for, or a bad effect on, the originator.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon hrost.