hen-roost

A hen sleeps on the hen-roost in the quiet coop.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A place where hens rest or sleep: A "hen-roost" is a perch or structure, typically elevated, where domesticated hens (female chickens) settle at night for rest or sleep.

Usage Examples

• (The farmer inspected the elevated perch where hens sleep.)
• (The cat accessed the structure where the hens were resting.)

Advanced Usage

• "to rule the hen-roost": to be in charge or dominate a particular situation or group (often used metaphorically, similar to "to rule the roost").
  • She rules the hen-roost in that office, making all major decisions. (She is the dominant authority in that workplace.)

Variants and Related Words

• Roost (n/v): a place where birds rest or sleep; to settle for rest.

  • The pigeons found a roost under the bridge. (A resting place for birds.)
  • The chickens roost in the coop at dusk. (They settle to sleep.)

• Hen (n): a female domestic fowl, especially an adult chicken.

  • The hen laid an egg this morning. (The female chicken produced an egg.)

Synonyms

• Perch: a branch or bar where birds rest.
• Coop: a cage or enclosure for poultry.

Related Idioms

• Coming home to roost: consequences returning to affect the originator.

  • His lies came home to roost when everyone discovered the truth. (The negative effects of his deception returned to him.)

• Rule the roost: to be in charge or dominate.

  • The eldest sister rules the roost in their household. (She has the most authority.)