cattle
plural noun
cat·tle
ˈka-tᵊl 
1
: domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use
specifically
: bovine animals on a farm or ranch
2
: human beings especially en masse
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Orange’s boundary is currently being challenged in court by the developer of the controversial 2,000-home Sustanee project, proposed for over 1,300 acres of cattle land.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The preserve includes a 4,200-square-foot lodge , multiple guest accommodations and a private collection of animals — east African plains zebras, 75-year-old sulcata tortoises, African Watusi cattle, ostriches and more — that are available to transfer with the sale.
—David Caraccio
march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Ranching partners Last year was a rollercoaster for cattle ranchers.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Twice-daily cattle drives move down the brick streets, offering a glimpse into the ranching traditions that shaped the city.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The preserve includes a 4,200-square-foot lodge , multiple guest accommodations and a private collection of animals — east African plains zebras, 75-year-old sulcata tortoises, African Watusi cattle, ostriches and more — that are available to transfer with the sale.
—David Caraccio
march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Ranching partners Last year was a rollercoaster for cattle ranchers.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Twice-daily cattle drives move down the brick streets, offering a glimpse into the ranching traditions that shaped the city.
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Cattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cattle. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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cattle
noun
cat·tle
ˈkat-ᵊl
plural cattle
: domestic four-footed animals held as property or raised for use
especially
: bovine animals (as cows, bulls, or steers) kept on a farm or ranch
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