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Chicken

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtʃɪkɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtʃɪkɪn/"]/

Meaning of Chicken

a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat

In simple words: A common type of bird that people eat.

Chicken in a sentence

• I had chicken for dinner last night.
• She prefers chicken over beef.
• The chicken is running in the yard.
• Do you want to order grilled chicken?
• He is afraid of being called a chicken.

How to use Chicken

Used in everyday conversation to refer to the poultry. Generally appropriate in most contexts, but may be less formal in gourmet dining.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'chick' + 'in' — birds that come home to roost.

Related words

Collocations with Chicken

• battery
• broiler
• corn-fed
• keep
• raise
• kill
• peck
• scratch
• cluck
• farmer
• coop
• run
• fresh
• frozen
• organic
• piece
• strip
• eat
• have
• cook
• breast
• drumsticks
• giblets
• (a) breast of chicken
• (a) leg of chicken

Synonyms for Chicken

• poultry
• fowl
• hen
• broiler
• chick

Opposites of Chicken

• rooster
• brave person

Common mistakes with Chicken

• Confused with other poultry like turkey or duck.
• Used incorrectly in plural form, e.g., 'chickens' instead of 'chicken' when referring to the dish.
• Mispronounced, often as 'chickin' instead of 'chik-en'.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken

What does Chicken mean?

A common type of bird that people eat.

What is the definition of Chicken?

a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat

How do you use Chicken in a sentence?

I had chicken for dinner last night.

Can you give another example of Chicken?

She prefers chicken over beef.

What are synonyms for Chicken?

Common alternatives include poultry, fowl, hen, broiler, chick.

What is the opposite of Chicken?

Opposite meanings include rooster, brave person.

What words go with Chicken?

It commonly pairs with battery, broiler, corn-fed, keep, raise, kill, peck, scratch, cluck, farmer, coop, run, fresh, frozen, organic, piece, strip, eat, have, cook, breast, drumsticks, giblets, (a) breast of chicken, (a) leg of chicken.

What are common mistakes when using Chicken?

Confused with other poultry like turkey or duck. Used incorrectly in plural form, e.g., 'chickens' instead of 'chicken' when referring to the dish. Mispronounced, often as 'chickin' instead of 'chik-en'.

How do you pronounce Chicken?

US: /["/ˈtʃɪkɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtʃɪkɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Chicken?

Used in everyday conversation to refer to the poultry. Generally appropriate in most contexts, but may be less formal in gourmet dining.

What CEFR level is Chicken?

"Chicken" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.