husbandry

noun

hus·​band·​ry ˈhəz-bən-drē 

1

a

: the cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture

b

: the scientific control and management of a branch of farming and especially of domestic animals

2

: the control or judicious use of resources : conservation

3

archaic : the care of a household

Synonyms

• economy
• frugality
• parsimony
• penny-pinching
• providence
• scrimping
• skimping
• thrift

Examples of husbandry in a Sentence

in accordance with his practice of good husbandry, he never buys anything on credit

a family of winemakers whose tradition of vineyard husbandry goes back several generations

Recent Examples on the Web

Some sources detail the practice of thrush husbandry—raising them in bulk for food—so their meat could be enjoyed by elites throughout the year. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025

To really get acquainted with the model, enthusiast groups are the best place to start learning the ins and outs of Godzilla husbandry. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 June 2025

The sanctuary’s behavior and husbandry managers track each individual bear’s progress closely. —Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025

Those most at risk of exposure are people directly involved with the daily care and husbandry of the birds. —Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing husbandry

• animal husbandry

Kids Definition

husbandry

noun

hus·​band·​ry ˈhəz-bən-drē 

1

: wise management of resources : economy

2

: farming, agriculture