What is another word for hornet nest?
Pronunciation: [hˈɔːnɪt nˈɛst] (IPA) 
A hornet nest is not something you want to stumble upon. This large, papery structure is home to a colony of these stinging insects, and disturbing it can lead to painful consequences. If you need to refer to a hornet nest without using those exact words, there are several synonyms you can turn to. A hornet nest may also be called a wasp nest or a yellow jacket nest. These terms refer to similar types of nests built by different species of stinging insects. Alternatively, you could use the term "aerial nest" to describe any type of nest suspended in the air.
