livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk 
: animals kept or raised for use or pleasure
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
Examples of livestock in a Sentence
a market where livestock are bought and sold
a market where livestock is bought and sold
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Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Between late March and early September, the gray wolves from the Beyem Seyo pack - one of 10 wolf packs now confirmed in California - were responsible for 70 total livestock losses, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said.
—NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
The program has faced fierce opposition in rural areas, where some wolves have attacked livestock, and the federal guidance marks a break from the posture under President Joe Biden, whose administration oversaw the first two winters of releases.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The program has been unpopular in rural areas, where some wolves have attacked livestock.
—Mead Gruver, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk
: animals kept or raised
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
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