Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
livestock
noun
/ˈlaɪv.stɒk/
Definition
Livestock refers to domesticated animals that are raised for agricultural purposes, primarily for their products, such as meat, milk, and wool.
Examples
- Farmers often raise livestock to provide food for their families and to sell at the market.
- The livestock industry plays a crucial role in the economy of many rural areas.
- She learned how to care for livestock on her grandfather’s farm.
Meaning
The term livestock encompasses a variety of farm animals that are bred and kept for economic value.
Synonyms
- cattle
- farm animals
- domesticated animals
- herds
