coop

word

/ˈkup/
koop
/ˈkuːp/
koop

Definition

A coop is a small building or enclosed space where chickens or other birds are kept. It usually refers to a simple structure in a yard or on a farm.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used in the phrase 'chicken coop'. It is a concrete noun and usually refers to the place where chickens sleep or stay safely. Don't confuse it with 'co-op', which is a different word meaning a cooperative or shared housing arrangement.

Example Sentences

If we don't fix the coop, the fox will get in again.

natural

It smells terrible near the coop after the rain.

natural

The chickens are in the coop.

basic

We built a new coop in the yard.

basic

Please close the coop door tonight.

basic

We should move the coop before winter starts.

natural