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.
Spanish: gallineroPortuguese (BR): galinheiroPortuguese (PT): galinheiroChinese (Simplified): 鸡舍 - 鸡笼Chinese (Traditional): 雞舍 - 雞籠Hindi: मुर्गीखानाArabic: قنّ الدجاجBengali: পোউলট্রি খাঁচা - মুরগির খোঁয়াড়Russian: курятникJapanese: 鶏小屋Vietnamese: chuồng gàKorean: 닭장Turkish: kümesUrdu: مرغی خانہIndonesian: kandang ayam
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