poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Examples of poultry in a Sentence

This wine goes well with poultry.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2020 guidelines recommended that Americans focus on protein such as poultry and other lean meats, seafood, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds. —Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026

Visitors can attend shows for cattle, swine, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys and poultry. —Brayden Garcia january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026

Healthy fats and dairy intake The dietary guidelines also instruct Americans to incorporate healthy fats, including those from meats, poultry, eggs, omega 3-rich seafood, nuts and seeds, full-fat dairy, olives, and avocado. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026

Opt for baking, grilling, or steaming instead of frying, remove poultry skin, and pair proteins with fiber-rich foods. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pultrie, from Anglo-French pulletrie, from pulleter poulterer, from pullet chicken — more at pullet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Etymology

Middle English pultrie "fowl raised for food," from early French pulletrie (same meaning), from pulleter "one who raises poultry," from pullet "chicken" — related to pullet