poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē How to pronounce poultry (audio)
: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Examples of poultry in a Sentence

This wine goes well with poultry.
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The state exported about $347 million worth of poultry and poultry products last year, according to the agricultural department. Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025 Another popular poultry purveyor, El Pollo Loco, appears to be headed to Meridian, too. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2025 Separating raw meats, fish, and poultry from other ingredients to avoid cross-contamination. Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Apr. 2025 The good food features steaks, prime rib, seafood and poultry, as well as pasta, burgers and a bar menu. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poultry

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of poultry was in the 14th century

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“Poultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poultry. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

poultry

noun
poul·​try ˈpōl-trē How to pronounce poultry (audio)
: 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

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