fowl
word
Definition
A bird kept on a farm for its eggs or meat, such as chickens, ducks, or geese. Sometimes also used for wild birds that are hunted for food.
Usage & Nuances
'Fowl' is somewhat formal and mainly found in older, rural, or scientific contexts. It's used broadly for birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys. In casual English, 'chicken', 'duck', or just 'bird' are more common. 'Fowl' can also mean wild birds hunted for food (e.g., 'game fowl').
Spanish: ave de corral - ave (de granja)Portuguese (BR): ave doméstica - ave de criaçãoPortuguese (PT): ave doméstica - ave de capoeiraChinese (Simplified): 家禽Chinese (Traditional): 家禽Hindi: पालतु पक्षीArabic: دواجن
Example Sentences
Chickens and ducks are types of fowl.
basic
The farmer raises many fowl for eggs and meat.
basic
A goose is a large fowl.
basic
Wild fowl are sometimes hunted in the fall.
natural
There’s a market nearby that sells fresh fowl every morning.
natural
Some people prefer the taste of wild fowl over farm-raised ones.
natural