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Definition of livestock

livestock

/ˈlaɪv.stɑːk/
live · stock
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• noun

1

Domesticated animals, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and goats, raised in an agricultural setting to provide labor or produce commodities like meat, milk, wool, and leather.

Example

"The prolonged drought forced local ranchers to purchase supplemental feed for their livestock."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Livestock" is a mass (uncountable) noun that never takes a plural "-s", though it may take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether the animals are viewed as a single unit or as individuals.

• Nearby Words

liverpudlian
liverwurst
livery
livestock
livestream
livid
lividity

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century as a compound of "live" and "stock" (in the sense of a movable supply of goods or capital), originally distinguishing living farm animals from "dead stock" such as agricultural tools, harvested grain, and equipment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Livestock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/livestock
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