noun
- the nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle or hawk, typically built in a high place
- a dwelling or stronghold perched high up
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The eagle built its aerie on the rocky cliff face.
- We spotted the hawk’s aerie high in the old oak tree.
- The castle served as an aerie overlooking the valley below.
- From their mountain aerie, they could see for miles.
- The photographer climbed to reach the falcon’s aerie.
- The billionaire’s penthouse was like an aerie above the city.