livestock

noun

live·​stock ˈlīv-ˌstäk How to pronounce livestock (audio)
: 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
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now. SIS-3211 Fire containment This is what 10% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025 The working ranch is now being run by the seventh generation, managing the property’s agriculture, timber and livestock operations along with the hunting. Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Intentional feeding of bears is now prohibited, and farmers may seek permits to address excessive bear damage to crops or livestock. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025 Currently, Allen is self-employed as an inventor, misting systems specialist and livestock farmer. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for livestock

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of livestock was circa 1687

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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

livestock

noun
live·​stock ˈlīv-ˌstäk How to pronounce livestock (audio)
: animals kept or raised
especially : farm animals kept for use and profit
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