henhouse

noun

hen·​house ˈhen-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce henhouse (audio)
Synonyms of henhousenext
: a house or shelter for fowl

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That is called the fox guarding the henhouse. — A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 That is called the fox guarding the henhouse. — Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026 This isn’t the fox guarding the henhouse. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The fox is guarding the henhouse! — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for henhouse

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First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of henhouse was in 1509

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henhouse

noun
hen·​house ˈhen-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce henhouse (audio)
: a house or shelter for fowl and especially for domestic chickens

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