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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According to data collected by farming advocates, more than 600 of Hawaii’s 6,500 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, including to crops, livestock and machinery.
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
According to data collected by farming advocates, more than 600 of Hawaii's 6,500 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, including to crops, livestock and machinery.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Galvanized livestock fencing is another material for building your own tomato cage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
According to data collected by farming advocates, more than 600 of Hawaii's 6,500 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, including to crops, livestock and machinery.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Galvanized livestock fencing is another material for building your own tomato cage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for livestock
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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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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