Cattle

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəl/

Definitions of cattle

noun Cattle refers to domesticated animals raised for meat, milk, or other products.

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers raise cattle for meat and milk.

A2 The cattle were grazing peacefully in the field.

B1 The rancher had a large herd of cattle on his property.

B2 The cattle market was bustling with buyers and sellers.

C1 The cattle industry plays a significant role in the country's economy.

C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the endangered cattle breeds.

Examples of cattle in a Sentence

formal The rancher raised a herd of cattle for meat production.

informal My uncle owns a bunch of cattle on his farm.

slang I heard those cattle are worth a pretty penny.

figurative The politician tried to herd the cattle of public opinion in his favor.

Grammatical Forms of cattle

• plural: cattle
• comparative: more cattle
• superlative: most cattle
• present tense: cattle
• future tense: will cattle
• perfect tense: have cattled
• continuous tense: is cattling
• singular: calf
• positive degree: cattle
• infinitive: to cattle
• gerund: cattling
• participle: cattled

Origin and Evolution of cattle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cattle' originates from the Latin word 'capitale', which means 'property'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cattle' has come to specifically refer to domesticated bovines such as cows, bulls, and calves.