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

In the face of New World screwworm, their observations may be most valuable for protecting livestock. — Eric Michel, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

Highlights and experiences The hotel is surrounded by a small agricultural community, livestock, rolling landscapes, and not much else. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

One progressive candidate for agriculture secretary in Iowa, Chris Jones — who ran on promises to clean up livestock and farming pollution — did lose, although narrowly. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026

Inter Leather sources hides from the food and livestock industry, according to Stadion. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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