farm animals

plural noun

: animals that are raised on a farm
pigs, chickens, and other farm animals

Examples of farm animals in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The building had steel frames for durability, a layout that accommodated multiple families, and an onboard stable to house farm animals in times of flooding. Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024 The solid cube features a wire bead maze, spinning blocks, sliding knobs, little doors to open and shut, and rolling wood blocks with cheerful farm animals. Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 The court documents and several affidavits from neighbors say Roberts was at the home almost daily to check on farm animals, the status of construction, and get mail. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024 Montalcino is arguably best experienced by bicycle, with views of hilly vineyards and meandering farm animals serving as your peripheral scenery while en route to a visit to Fortezza di Montalcino. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 Genius! Themes include dinosaurs, farm animals, vehicles, and more. Cecily McAndrews, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024 But the research is also stirring concerns about the ethics of using farm animals for their organs and the risks of spreading animal viruses to people. Rob Stein, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024 This isn’t the first time the couple has serenaded their farm animals with a Beyoncé song. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 But some animal welfare organizations say gene-editing is a slippery slope that could lead to more inhumane treatment of farm animals. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024

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“Farm animals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farm%20animals. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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