henhouse

American  

[hen-hous] / ˈhɛnˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

henhouses

1. a shelter for poultry.

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henhouse British  

/ ˈhɛnˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a coop for hens

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Etymology

Origin of henhouse

First recorded in 1505–15; hen + house

Example Sentences

Is this a fox in the henhouse scenario, they ask?

From BBC

“Go on down to the henhouse and see what you see,” she said over her shoulder.

From Literature

I was out at the woodpile, splitting kindling, when he came sailing out of the henhouse.

From Literature

Thankfully, the ruckus in the henhouse had summoned Dr. Westminster back from his rounds; he came jogging in just in the nick of time.

From Literature

Therein lies what might be “Anniversary’s” biggest warning: Don’t let the fox into the henhouse, even if it seems rude not to.

From Los Angeles Times