livestock

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/
US: /ˈlaɪv.stɑːk/

  1. Animals, such as cows, sheep, and pigs, that are kept on a farm.

    1. The farmer feeds his livestock every day.
    2. Protecting livestock from predators is a constant challenge for ranchers in this area.

  2. Farm animals that are raised to be sold or used for food and other products.

    1. The price of livestock has increased this year.
    2. Diseases among livestock can severely impact the agricultural economy of a region.

Synonyms

farm animals cattle stock

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "livestock" in English means: Animals, such as cows, sheep, and pigs, that are kept on a farm., Farm animals that are raised to be sold or used for food and other products..

The phonetic transcription of "livestock" is /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/ in British English and /ˈlaɪv.stɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "livestock": farm animals, cattle, stock.

Example usage of "livestock": "The farmer feeds his livestock every day.". More examples on the page.