Love nest

/lˈʌv nˈɛst/

Love nest

a private, often secret, place where two people in a romantic relationship spend time together without anyone disturbing them

What is the origin of the idiom "love nest" and when to use it?

The term "love nest" originated in the early 20th century and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It draws its inspiration from the behavior of birds, particularly the way they build nests for mating and raising their young. The concept of a "love nest" symbolizes a place where a couple can create a cozy, intimate, and secure environment for their romantic relationship. It evokes the image of a comfortable space where love and affection can flourish. It is often used to describe a couple's home or a special location where they create a romantic atmosphere. It conveys a sense of warmth, intimacy, and affection associated with a romantic relationship.

Examples

1. And then, once their exoskeleton hardens, they can go back to defending their love nest with a little more honesty.

2. Since you matched the two Sandals Resorts logos, that means you and your boyfriend just won a four night luxury included vacation in a love nest suite at Sandals Grande, Antigua.

3. So when breeding is on the table, males take over crevices to use as love nests, and the smelly signals they send out can help other males avoid a fight.

4. And he can get the point where Philip Key rents out a house on 15th Street, I think at the northwest quadrant as a love nest for him and Teresa and it was not in a very good part of town and you could probably tell from this drawing, you know, chick and dogs or something

Nearby words

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love rat

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