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 of husbandry

• economy
• saving
• frugality
• 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

But a Shedd news release summarizing the necropsy doesn’t establish whether or not transport, acclimation to a new environment, or the veterinary and husbandry care provided at the Shedd contributed to their deaths. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Those exceptions apply to hunting, fishing, trapping, and livestock husbandry. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Some appeared healthy and stable, while others were found to be without adequate care and husbandry, officials said. — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2026

May 5 The king of the comedic rant, Jerry Seinfeld, is back with plenty of ammo about the joys of parenting, husbandry and calamitous current events — three separate topics that will demonstrate just how far civilization has gone down the tubes. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

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