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

Use oats in the breading for poultry, fish, or tofu. —Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026

Do not eat, drink or touch anything to your mouth without thoroughly washing your hands after handling poultry or something from their environment. —Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 2026

However, this weekend's readout did not specify an amount, while stating China is once again allowing sales of U.S. beef and poultry. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026

In July 2025, Milei’s government reduced export taxes on beef and poultry and removed production quotas to encourage overseas sales, reversing part of the restrictions imposed under former President Alberto Fernández to curb rising domestic prices. —Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 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