Definitions for aerie
ˈɛər i, ˈɪər iaerie

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aerie, aery, eyrie, eyrynoun

   the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

2. aerie, aery, eyrie, eyrynoun

   any habitation at a high altitude

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. aerienoun

   A Local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aerienoun

   The proper word in hawks and other birds of prey for that which we generally call a nest in other birds. John Cowell

   Etymology: airie, Fr.

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1. aerie

   Aerie typically refers to a large nest or dwelling built by a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, usually located high above the ground on a cliff or tall tree. It is used as a safe place for the bird to rest, raise its young, and observe its surroundings. In a broader sense, aerie can also denote any elevated location or dwelling that provides a wide view or vantage point.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aerienoun

   the nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak. Also fig.: A human residence or resting place perched like an eagle's nest

2. Etymology: [OE. aire, eire, air, nest, also origin, descent, OF. aire, LL. area, aera, nest of a bird of prey, perh. fr. L. area an open space (for birds of prey like to build their nests on flat and open spaces on the top of high rocks). Cf. Area.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aerie

   ā′ri, or ē′ri, n. the nest of any bird of prey, esp. an eagle: a house perched on some high or steep place: (Shak.) the brood in the nest, or a stock of children.—Also Aery, Eyrie, Eyry. [O. Fr. aire; Low L. aeria, aerea—L. area, a spot of level ground. The form Eyry seems to have been originally due to a confusion with M. E. ey, an egg.]

Matched Categories

1. • Bird's Nest
   • Habitation

How to pronounce aerie?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say aerie in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aerie in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aerie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of aerie in a Sentence

1. Janine Stichter:

   Aerie hit it right at a time when people were tiring of what Victoria's Secret and PINK were portraying as overtly sexy and really unattainable beauty standards.

2. Neil Saunders:

   The board [ of Victoria's Secret ] will need to be careful in charting a new course that resonates with consumers and addresses new competitive challenges such as the rise of rival brands like Aerie.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aerie
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aerie
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=aerie
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerie
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=aerie