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Definition of "aerie" []

  • The nest of a bird, such as an eagle, built on a cliff or other high place. (noun)
  • A house or stronghold perched on a height. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "aerie" in a sentence
  • "American Eagle Outfitters Inc., another teen brand, has had success with its fast-growing "aerie" line of underwear and pajamas."
  • "American Eagle says its "aerie" brand is comprised of "intimates and dormwear.""
  • "The aerie overlooked a savannah of cubicles with shelves lined with gizmos, yurtlike conference rooms, and countless microkitchens equipped with goodie-stuffed fridges and high-end espresso machines."
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