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

Canada is slapping hefty counter-tariffs on farm machinery, such as combine parts, mowing equipment and livestock trailers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Boldenone, one of the substances at issue, has been associated with livestock-production practices and meat-contamination claims in prior anti-doping cases involving athletes competing in Colombia. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

September and October are generally among the highest months for livestock losses to grizzlies, which are feeding heavily before hibernating for the winter. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

But its Africa operations — which are still mostly about human health, with a gradual foray into livestock insemination — are benefitting from government funding. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 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