Chicken

usgb/ˈtʃɪkɪn/
noun

A type of bird that people keep for its eggs and meat.

We raise chickens on our farm.
Visual representation of "chicken" - A type of bird that people keep for its eggs and meat.

Often appears as...

  • fry chicken
  • raise chickens
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Not Always Food

The word 'chicken' can refer to both the animal and the food, depending on context.

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The chickens in the yard are not for eating.
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Living Conditions

'Chicken coop' is where chickens live, important for understanding farm-related discussions.

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Our chicken coop is home to ten chickens.
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