henhouse
nounUK /ˈhen.haʊs/
US /ˈhen.haʊs/
A henhouse is a small building where chickens live and sleep.
Every evening, the farmer closes the henhouse door to keep the chickens safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place that is crowded and noisy with many people talking at once.
The classroom turned into a henhouse when the teacher stepped out.
3. A group of people who are full of gossip and chatter.
The office felt like a henhouse after the news spread.
4. A structure built to protect poultry from foxes and bad weather.
They built a sturdy henhouse with wire mesh and a solid roof.