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 Connecticut Department of Agriculture is urging poultry owners and those with backyard flocks to practice biosecurity measures as bird flu continues to be a threat across the country. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

There have been four detections of bird flu in poultry flocks in Wisconsin so far in 2026, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. —Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Start by rubbing chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning before placing them in a slow cooker. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Lean meats and poultry Chicken, turkey, and lean beef all supply choline. —Lauren Manaker, SELF, 5 Mar. 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