husbandry

American  

[huhz-buhn-dree] / ˈhʌz bən dri /

noun

1. the cultivation and production of edible crops or of animals for food; agriculture; farming.

2. the science of raising crops or food animals.

3. careful or thrifty management; frugality, thrift, or conservation.

4. the management of domestic affairs or of resources generally.

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husbandry British  

/ ˈhʌzbəndrɪ /

noun

1. farming, esp when regarded as a science, skill, or art

2. management of affairs and resources

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husbandry Scientific  

/ hŭz′bən-drē /

1. The application of scientific principles to agriculture, especially to animal breeding.

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Etymology

Origin of husbandry

First recorded in 1250–1300, husbandry is from the Middle English word housebondrie. See husband, -ry

Example Sentences

“I needed to know specific details about proper hot-pepper husbandry,” says Caruso, who lives in Cos Cob, Conn. “She would come back with everything I needed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s more that the Ranch’s library is practical, filled with books about permaculture, carpentry, animal husbandry, and some about making your own essential oils, natural cleaning supplies, and body products, and other stuff like that.

From Literature

"Our unwavering commitment remains on providing our animals with the highest levels of welfare and husbandry, ensuring all of their physical, emotional and environmental needs are met," said Wild Planet in the statement.

From BBC

“The L.A. Zoo’s leadership in breeding California condors clearly demonstrates the marriage between conservation and animal husbandry,” Misha Body, deputy director of animal programs for the Los Angeles Zoo, said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times

"Standards in the fur sector are among the highest of any form of animal husbandry with rigorous and comprehensive animal welfare standards, third-party inspection and strict international and national laws," it said.

From BBC

Related Words

• conservation