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coop

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkup// coop Archaic Dialect Slang

n. a small wooden building for keeping chickens. You use this word when talking about farm animals or backyard pets.

n. a small enclosure or shed designed for housing poultry, especially chickens.


SIMPLE

The chickens sleep in the coop at night.

CONTEXTUAL

She built a sturdy wooden coop in the garden to keep the hens safe from foxes.

COMPLEX

The rustic coop, constructed from reclaimed timber and weathered shingles, stood as a testament to the farmer's dedication to sustainable and humane animal husbandry.

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