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nesting

3.9

Made to fit inside each other to save space

adjective
/ˈnɛstɪŋ/

: encajable

The set of nesting bowls can be easily stored in one another, saving space in the kitchen.

Then last but not least, last thing in the box, the nesting bowls says it's a set of three nesting bowls for salad, cereal, and dessert.

Examples

Then last but not least, last thing in the box, the nesting bowls says it's a set of three nesting bowls for salad, cereal, and dessert.

Sierra Schultzzie
Joseph and Joseph nest, chop, set of three nesting chopping boards.
And we had original concept had six mirrors nested there were basically hyperbola, parabola shaped.
She bought a nesting table that can be stacked together when not in use, keeping her living room tidy.
These nesting containers are perfect for organizing the pantry, as they fit neatly on top of each other.

Synonyms

stackable

vsnesting

1 3.7

Can be placed on top of similar things to save space

is designed to fit inside or sit on top for more compact storage

Antonyms

bulky

35 2.3

Large and taking up a lot of space, like a big coat or suitcase

Compounds

nesting place

2.1

A place where birds or animals build a nest and lay eggs

How Compact

nesting

3.9

stackable

1 3.7

collapsible

7 4.0

bulky

35 2.3

Surface Forms

nesting positive

Morphology

nesting = nest (semi-transparent) = nest + ing

The form is straightforwardly built from 'nest' + '-ing', but the furniture sense is a conventional metaphorical extension rather than a fully literal one.

Etymology

Nesting comes from nest, a bird's home, and suggests things that fit together. Think of bowls that 'nest' like eggs in a nest, which is why nesting bowls save space.