henhouses

Definition of henhousesnext
plural of henhouse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for henhouses
Noun
  • Some were in cages without access to food or water, and many were noticeably underweight.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Inside the fence line were cranes, fuel tanks, and spools of cable; a crew was splicing together cages of rebar to sink into the ground.
    Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Spray any visible bed bugs and common bed bug hiding spots, such as the seams, edges, and folds of the mattress and box spring.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Mixing too vigorously, overkneading, or doing too many rounds of stretches and folds can overdevelop the gluten, Scheck says.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are also coops on the property for about 19 chickens and a handful of quail also tended by students.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Among the photos were his pups, chicken coops covered in snow and David trekking through the terrain with a walking stick.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Henhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henhouses. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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