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Definition of henhouse

henhouse

/ˈhɛnˌhaʊs/
hen · house
Plural:henhouses
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• noun

1

A small building, shed, or enclosed shelter used for keeping domestic chickens, especially hens, and providing a place for them to roost and lay eggs.

Example

"The farmer locked the henhouse at dusk to keep the chickens safe from nocturnal predators."

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• Nearby Words

henderson
hendrix
hengifoss
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henley
henna
henpeck

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henhouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henhouse
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