Meaning of the word coop in English

What does coop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coop

US /kuːp/
UK /kuːp/

Noun

a cage or pen, typically for poultry

Example:
The chickens were safely tucked away in their coop for the night.
He built a new chicken coop in his backyard.

Verb

confine in a small space

Example:
The children felt cooped up indoors on the rainy day.
He hated being cooped up in the office all day.
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