beef cattle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beef cattle
An Americanism dating back to 1750–60
Example Sentences
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America’s beef cattle are typically raised on ranches where they graze on open pastures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
U.S. beef cattle inventory fell 1% over the past year to 27.6 million heads, according to a Jan. 1 estimate from the National Agricultural Statistics Services.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 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
Much of that goes to feeding America’s 100 million beef cattle.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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