1. a rod or branch on which a bird rests or roosts
2. a high place or position
3. a freshwater fish with spiny fins

1. to sit or rest on something high or narrow
2. to place or position something on a high or narrow support

Examples

• The bird landed on its perch in the cage.
• She watched the sunset from her perch on the hill.
• We caught several perch while fishing at the lake.
• The cat likes to perch on the windowsill.
• He perched his glasses on top of his head.
• The eagle perched on the cliff overlooking the valley.
• She perched the book carefully on the narrow shelf.