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hen Synonyms

Another word for hen

Choosing another word for hen depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An adult female bird, especially of a domestic fowl such as a chicken.

Usage Example

"The farmer walked out to the coop every morning to collect fresh eggs from the hens."

Strongest
biddy
Strong
layer
pullet
chicken

• noun (Context 2)

A woman or girl, often used as an informal term of address or specifically referring to a bride-to-be celebrating her upcoming wedding.

Usage Example

"She booked a spa weekend for all her friends to celebrate her bachelorette before the wedding."

Strongest
bachelorette
bride-to-be
Strong
lass
lassie

Opposites of hen

The opposite of hen shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rooster
cock
stag
groom-to-be
bachelor
cockerel
See all opposites of hen

• Nearby Words

hemp
hemp seeds
hempseed
hen
henbane
hence
henceforth

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hen
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