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
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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
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk
: animals kept or raised
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
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