perch

noun
UK: /pɜːtʃ/
US: /pɝːtʃ/

  1. A place where a bird sits.

    1. The parrot sat happily on its perch.
    2. The bird chose a high perch to watch over its territory, feeling safe.

  2. A high seat or position.

    1. He had a good perch to see the parade.
    2. From my elevated perch, I could observe the entire valley below in perfect clarity.

  3. A type of freshwater fish.

    1. We caught a perch in the lake.
    2. The menu featured pan-fried perch with lemon and herbs as the daily special.

Synonyms

roost rest sit platform
perch verb

  1. To sit or be on something high.

    1. Birds like to perch on branches.
    2. The cat likes to perch on the windowsill, observing the world outside carefully.

  2. To put something on a high place.

    1. She perched her glasses on her nose.
    2. He carefully perched the delicate vase on the shelf, ensuring it was secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perch" in English means: A place where a bird sits., A high seat or position., A type of freshwater fish..

The phonetic transcription of "perch" is /pɜːtʃ/ in British English and /pɝːtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perch": roost, rest, sit, platform.

Example usage of "perch": "The parrot sat happily on its perch.". More examples on the page.