livestock

American  

[lahyv-stok] / ˈlaɪvˌstɒk /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the horses, cattle, sheep, and other useful animals kept or raised on a farm or ranch.

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livestock British  

/ ˈlaɪvˌstɒk /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) cattle, horses, poultry, and similar animals kept for domestic use but not as pets, esp on a farm or ranch

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Etymology

Origin of livestock

First recorded in 1650–60; live ² + stock

Example Sentences

A County Tyrone farmer who has said that dog attacks on his farm are "continuous" is calling for more to be done to tackle livestock worrying.

From BBC

Agricultural inputs like grains, livestock, and dairy have quietly built their own upward momentum.

From Barron's

Its efforts have included acquiring European ingredient companies and makers of pet and livestock food.

From The Wall Street Journal

In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.

From Barron's

It also resulted in significant economic losses for farmers and those in the livestock trade.

From BBC

Related Words

• herd
• oxen