Definitions of perch:
- noun: any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
- noun: spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
- noun: support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
- noun: any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
- noun: an elevated place serving as a seat
- noun: a square rod of land
- noun: a linear measure of 16.5 feet
- verb: sit, as on a branch
Example: "The birds perched high in the treee"
- verb: cause to perch or sit
Example: "She perched her hat on her head"
- verb: to come to rest, settle
- name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #50048)