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nest egg

The correct spelling is nest egg.

How to pronounce nest egg

noun

Say it like: Nes-t e-gg

The correct spelling is nest egg. A natural or artificial egg placed in a bird's nest, to encourage the bird to lay its own eggs there. For example: "Over time, they accumulated a tidy nest egg and retired comfortably."

Usage Examples

Over time, they accumulated a tidy nest egg and retired comfortably.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A natural or artificial egg placed in a bird's nest, to encourage the bird to lay its own eggs there.
  2. 2.A saving; a reserve of money.
  3. 3.An egg squash.

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