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 Mexican livestock sector estimates that the suspension led to multimillion dollar losses. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

In livestock, screwworm infestation can lead to production losses and negative economic impacts. — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

When Odysseus and his men discover a cave on the island of the Cyclopes filled with livestock and cheese, his crew wants to take the provisions and run. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

During the meeting, officials will review recent incidents on Interstate 80, including truck crashes, truck fires, livestock accidents and other events that have repeatedly closed the freeway. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 July 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