chickens
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈtʃɪkənz// UK //tʃˈɪkɪnz// chick·ens
n. birds that people keep on farms for their eggs and meat. You often see them walking around and pecking at the ground for food.
n. domesticated fowl kept primarily for their eggs and meat. The plural form of 'chicken', referring to multiple individual birds.
The chickens are walking around the farm looking for food.
Every morning the farmer goes to the coop to collect fresh eggs from the chickens.
While industrial farming focuses on high-yield breeds, many smallholders prefer heritage chickens for their resilience and the distinct flavour of their eggs.
Usage
The plural form of the countable noun; when referring to the meat as food, the singular form is typically uncountable.