cattle

noun
UK: /ˈkætl/
US: /ˈkætl/

  1. Large farm animals kept for their meat or milk.

    1. The cattle are eating grass in the field right now.
    2. Farmers raise cattle for beef production in many regions across the country.

  2. A general term for livestock, especially bovine animals, raised for agricultural purposes.

    1. We saw cattle grazing peacefully as we drove through the countryside.
    2. The rancher invested in better feed to improve the health of his cattle.

Synonyms

livestock stock kine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cattle" in English means: Large farm animals kept for their meat or milk., A general term for livestock, especially bovine animals, raised for agricultural purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "cattle" is /ˈkætl/ in British English and /ˈkætl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cattle": livestock, stock, kine.

Example usage of "cattle": "The cattle are eating grass in the field right now.". More examples on the page.