livestock
word
/ˈɫaɪvˌstɑk/
/lˈaɪvstɒk/
Definition
Animals such as cows, sheep, pigs, and goats that are kept on farms for their meat, milk, wool, or other products.
Usage & Nuances
Used collectively to refer to farm animals, never for wild animals or pets. Common in agricultural, economic, and environmental contexts. Avoid using it for poultry (chickens, ducks), which are usually called 'poultry', not 'livestock'.
Spanish: ganadoPortuguese (BR): gadoPortuguese (PT): gadoChinese (Simplified): 牲畜Chinese (Traditional): 牲畜Hindi: पशुधनArabic: الماشيةBengali: গবাদি পশুRussian: скот - домашний скотJapanese: 家畜Vietnamese: gia súcKorean: 가축Turkish: çiftlik hayvanları - büyükbaş ve küçükbaş hayvanlarUrdu: مویشیIndonesian: ternak
Example Sentences
The farmer takes care of his livestock every day.
basic
Cows, sheep, and goats are examples of livestock.
basic
Selling livestock can be an important source of income.
basic
They're moving the livestock to higher ground before the flood arrives.
natural
Raising livestock requires a lot of land and water.
natural
Some people choose not to eat livestock for environmental reasons.
natural