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

Graze to help connect landowners with ranchers, also known as graziers, who have livestock for hire. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

The wildfire destroyed homes, buildings and killed livestock, but fire officials say the response was a success because no civilians were killed or seriously injured. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The rules expressly allowed up to three horses but otherwise restricted livestock and poultry unless the animals qualified as household pets. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Agricultural operations use wireless networks to support precision irrigation, monitor crop and livestock health, automate equipment and track products throughout the food supply chain. — Julie Song, Forbes.com, 16 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