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Term: Coop

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A cage or enclosure used to keep poultry or small animals.

Example Sentence: The farmer built a spacious coop for her chickens to provide them with a safe place to roost and lay eggs.

Sense 2: A cooperative society or association.

Example Sentence: The group of farmers formed a coop to collectively purchase farming equipment and negotiate better prices for their crops.

Sense 3: Informal abbreviation for a cooperative apartment.

Example Sentence: She decided to invest in a coop in the city as it offered shared ownership and lower monthly costs compared to buying a traditional apartment.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To confine in a coop.

Example Sentence: The farmer had to coop up the restless turkeys before transporting them to the market.

Sense 2: To confine or imprison someone.

Example Sentence: The police had to coop the suspects in separate holding cells until their individual trials.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular and local.

Example Sentence: The restaurant offers a variety of coop dishes that incorporate locally sourced ingredients.