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 allergy doesn’t impact consumption of seafood or poultry. —Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026

The screwworm does not affect food safety and cannot spread through meat, poultry or dairy products, according to the USDA. —Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Women sang, debated and pitched business ideas ranging from poultry farming to detergent-making. —ABC News, 10 June 2026

Focus on Whole Foods When planning your dinners for the week, consider using foods from the grocery store's perimeter, such as produce, poultry, and low-fat dairy. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 June 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