Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poultry
noun
/ˈpoʊltri/
Definition
Poultry refers to domesticated birds that are raised for their meat, eggs, or feathers.
Examples
- Chicken is the most commonly consumed type of poultry worldwide.
- Thanksgiving dinner often features roasted turkey, a type of poultry.
- Many farmers raise ducks for both their meat and eggs.
Meaning
The term ‘poultry’ encompasses a variety of birds that are commonly raised on farms, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Synonyms
- Fowl
- Birds
- Domestic birds
