livestock

noun

live·​stock ˈlīv-ˌstäk 

: animals kept or raised for use or pleasure

especially : farm animals kept for use and profit

Examples of livestock in a Sentence

a market where livestock are bought and sold

a market where livestock is bought and sold

Recent Examples on the Web

Its population crashed in the 1900s from overhunting, in part to protect livestock, and from habitat loss. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

There is now little doubt that minimizing the damage from climate will require phasing down fossil fuels and reducing livestock herds. — Stephanie Walton, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

The country has significant gold, agricultural and livestock resources and sits at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for livestock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock

Kids Definition

livestock

noun

live·​stock ˈlīv-ˌstäk 

: animals kept or raised

especially : farm animals kept for use and profit