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

In Arkansas, Samantha Noble coordinates poultry production at a ranch devoted to regenerative farming. — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Officials continue to urge people who have contact with sick or dead birds to take precautions, including wearing respiratory and eye protection and gloves when handling poultry. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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