Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chicken
noun
/ˈtʃɪkən/
Definition
A domestic fowl that is raised for its meat and eggs.
Examples
- The farmer has a large flock of chickens.
- Do you want chicken or beef for dinner?
- He’s acting like a chicken in the face of danger.
Meaning
The word ‘chicken’ can refer to both the bird itself and the food product derived from it. It is often used colloquially to describe cowardliness in humans.
Synonyms
- fowl
- poultry
- hen
