Coop/kuːp/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Animal Housing Refers specifically to small shelters for housing animals, especially birds like chickens. Each spring, we paint the coop to keep it looking nice. Pro Tip 2/3Protection Importance A coop is designed to protect animals from predators and harsh weather conditions. Make sure to lock the coop at night to protect the hens. Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Farms Often used in rural and farming contexts, not commonly found in cities. Visitors to the farm loved seeing the chickens run out of the coop.