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

The country-fair scene in Connecticut is strong for 2026, with the livestock shows, competitions, carnival rides, decadent foods, fireworks and live music beginning in June and running through in October. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day. — Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Other regenerative farming techniques include moving grazing animals around pasture to let the remaining portions recover, and planting trees and shrubs on working agricultural land next to crops or livestock. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

People who need additional time to leave, along with those who have pets or livestock, are being urged to evacuate. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 5 Aug. 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