livestock

[lahyv-stok]

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.

livestock

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of livestock¹

First recorded in 1650–60; live ² + stock

Example Sentences

They added that they had previously spoken to Mr Cameron about concerns to other livestock.

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Those most at risk are people working with livestock or those living in rural areas where infested livestock are present.

From BBC

Rescuers have been going door-to-door in villages, relocating residents and their livestock by boat.

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The pest primarily affects livestock, and authorities have said the risk to US public health was currently "very low".

From BBC

Bluetongue virus restrictions in Wales will be eased, allowing vaccinated livestock to be taken across the border to markets in England.

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Related Words

• herd 
• oxen