nest egg
noun
1
: a natural or artificial egg left in a nest especially to induce a hen to continue to lay there
2
: a fund of money accumulated as a reserve
Examples of nest egg in a Sentence
They built up a nest egg for their son's college education.
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
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Many victims lose what amounts to a monthly mortgage payment ‒ and some lose retirement nest eggs.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Start with one main checking account One way to get started automating your nest egg is by setting up one main checking account where all of your income lands, FitzRysler says — whether that’s paychecks, side-gig earnings, tax refunds or any other deposits.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Millions of baby boomers are being forced out of retirement, having realized their nest eggs don’t quite make ends meet.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Start with one main checking account One way to get started automating your nest egg is by setting up one main checking account where all of your income lands, FitzRysler says — whether that’s paychecks, side-gig earnings, tax refunds or any other deposits.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Millions of baby boomers are being forced out of retirement, having realized their nest eggs don’t quite make ends meet.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nest egg
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nest%20egg. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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