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

An Agricultural Emergency has been declared in parts of Texas as floodwaters threaten crops, livestock and infrastructure, the state’s agriculture commissioner said Thursday. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Other competitions will showcase small animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and poultry; and junior livestock including swine, dairy cattle, and beef cattle. — Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

The long rains in March to May of 2026 were also well below normal for much of that area, affecting both crops production and grazing and water for livestock, deepening the crisis of rural livelihoods. — Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

The illustrations showed him fleets of Greek ships sailing for Troy to recover Helen, and men being transformed into livestock. — Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 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