noun
henhouse
Henhouse (noun) means a small shed or coop where chickens are kept and lay their eggs. Example: “She collects fresh eggs from the henhouse every morning.”
noun
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A small shed or coop where chickens are kept and lay their eggs.
"She collects fresh eggs from the henhouse every morning."
How to use henhouse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shelter built for keeping hens.
Common pairings
fox in the henhouse
clean out the henhouse
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Word forms
- Plural
- henhouses
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "hen" and "house".
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What does “henhouse” mean?
The word “henhouse” means a small shed or coop where chickens are kept and lay their eggs. In plain terms, a shelter built for keeping hens.
How do you use “henhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “henhouse” used in a sentence: “She collects fresh eggs from the henhouse every morning.”
What part of speech is “henhouse”?
“Henhouse” is a noun.
What is the meaning of henhouse?
"henhouse" (noun) means a small shed or coop where chickens are kept and lay their eggs.
