poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Examples of poultry in a Sentence

This wine goes well with poultry.

Recent Examples on the Web

The poultry seasoning in the sauce is what truly sets it apart though; adding savory depth and herbal notes. —Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

According to federal safety guidelines, chickens and other live poultry can carry Salmonella bacteria, which can spread from the birds to their eggs. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026

The pieces of poultry are charred and lacquered to an almost midnight-black sheen. —Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026

Certain meat and poultry products—such as pork rinds and frozen pizzas—are under a public health alert. —Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pultrie, from Anglo-French pulletrie, from pulleter poulterer, from pullet chicken — more at pullet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Etymology

Middle English pultrie "fowl raised for food," from early French pulletrie (same meaning), from pulleter "one who raises poultry," from pullet "chicken" — related to pullet