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
The parasitic fly's larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, and wildlife.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Founded in 1877, the association is the largest and oldest livestock organization in Texas.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Our analysis of the most recently available state data, covering 2015 to 2022, found that more than 9 out of every 10 acres in the district were growing grass — pasture and hay fields for livestock as well as landscaping.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The lodge is a proud leader in the Sustainable Tourism movement—the building is constructed partially from recycled materials, and trash on-site is sorted into livestock feed, compost, recycling, or waste, among many other environmentally friendly initiatives.
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Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Founded in 1877, the association is the largest and oldest livestock organization in Texas.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Our analysis of the most recently available state data, covering 2015 to 2022, found that more than 9 out of every 10 acres in the district were growing grass — pasture and hay fields for livestock as well as landscaping.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The lodge is a proud leader in the Sustainable Tourism movement—the building is constructed partially from recycled materials, and trash on-site is sorted into livestock feed, compost, recycling, or waste, among many other environmentally friendly initiatives.
—
Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for livestock
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk
: animals kept or raised
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
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