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 company said creators are increasingly introducing consumers to gardening, backyard poultry and other hands-on hobbies. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Marinating foods is great for adding flavor and tenderizing them—especially meats and poultry. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

The poultry store, with its bright stench of blood and bleach. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Campylobacter These bacteria are a common cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, often associated with undercooked poultry and raw milk. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Aug. 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