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

Issa Abdel-Al, a local official in the village, said Israeli forces raided the area early Thursday, interrogated residents, and seized a member of the municipal council and two other local men, farmers who kept livestock and bees. — Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Thousands of livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, mules, and donkeys, were unable to escape. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Town barns were typically smaller and housed transportation animals such as mules and horses as opposed to livestock. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Washington Fish and Wildlife recommends pet owners keep their animals indoors – especially between dusk and dawn – and secure small livestock and poultry. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 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