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

Over the past quarter century, the powerful, highly contagious form of avian influenza that hit Universal Ostrich Farms has spread from poultry to wild bird populations around the globe. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

In addition to resources online and a network of experts to help farmers grow new crops and start small businesses, Transfarmation provides open-source blueprints for converting industrial pig, poultry and dairy barns. — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Refrigerate leftovers promptly and thaw meat, poultry, and seafood safely to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026

The rules expressly allowed up to three horses but otherwise restricted livestock and poultry unless the animals qualified as household pets. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 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