beef cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beef cattle
An Americanism dating back to 1750–60
Example Sentences
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The beef industry is already under pressure: Earlier this year, the U.S. beef cattle herd reached a 75-year low.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The couple would have two daughters and a son and settled on a 150-acre-plus farm in Solway, an unincorporated suburb of Knoxville, where they raised beef cattle as a hobby.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
As a result, the U.S. beef cattle inventory shrank to its lowest level since 1962, a problem that restricts beef supplies for years.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
The number of beef cattle farmers and ranchers in the US has dwindled steadily since 1980, reducing domestic supplies and driving up prices, as demand remains high.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
There were beef cattle and dairy cows, horses, pigs, goats, and lambs.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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