1. the nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle or hawk, typically built in a high place
2. 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.