Plymouth Rock

noun

Plym·​outh Rock ˈpli-məth- 

: any of a U.S. breed of medium-sized single-combed domestic chickens raised for eggs and meat

Examples of Plymouth Rock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bethel Park Police Department is asking anyone who may be missing a Plymouth Rock chicken to call 412-833-2000. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

Police identified the bird as what appears to be a Plymouth Rock chicken and are asking anyone who believes the animal belongs to them to contact the department at 412-833-2000. —Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 31 May 2026

Verra and Plymouth Rock data both confirm it. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Massachusetts Plymouth Rock is the legendary landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620 and one of America’s most iconic historical landmarks. —Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Plymouth Rock, traditional site of Pilgrim landing in 1620

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Plymouth Rock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock

Kids Definition

Plymouth Rock

noun

Plym·​outh Rock ˌplim-əth- 

: any of an American breed of medium-sized domestic chickens having a single comb