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

And our study did not evaluate any potential changes in noncrop damage from feral hogs, such as to property, livestock, recreational parks and the environment in general. — Aaron Smith, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Farmers with livestock report that recent rains have revived fields into green pastures, which is expected to extend the grazing season. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

With the landowner’s permission, the drone teams arrived shortly after sunrise to survey both livestock and wildlife on the ranch. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Further, the basin contains freshwater aquifers used for drinking, livestock, and agriculture. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 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