Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

henhouse

noun
/ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/
Definition
A structure or shelter for domesticated hens, typically where they live and lay eggs.
Examples
  • The farmer built a new henhouse to accommodate his growing flock.
  • In the evening, the hens returned to the henhouse to roost.
  • We visited a local farm and saw the henhouse full of clucking birds.
Meaning
A henhouse is a building designed to house chickens, particularly laying hens, providing them protection from predators and harsh weather.
Synonyms
  • chicken coop
  • poultry house
  • chicken house