Livestock

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/

Definitions of livestock

noun livestock - animals kept on a farm or ranch for use or profit, such as cows, sheep, and pigs

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers raise livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens.

A2 Livestock farming is an important source of income for many rural communities.

B1 Proper care and management of livestock is essential for their health and well-being.

B2 Livestock production plays a significant role in the economy of this region.

C1 Sustainable practices in livestock farming can help reduce environmental impact.

C2 Livestock breeding programs aim to improve the genetic quality of animals for better productivity.

Examples of livestock in a Sentence

formal The farmer raised various types of livestock on his ranch.

informal My uncle has a bunch of livestock on his farm.

slang I heard that guy has a ton of livestock on his property.

figurative Managing different projects at work is like herding livestock.

Grammatical Forms of livestock

• past tense: livestocked
• plural: livestock
• comparative: more livestock
• superlative: most livestock
• present tense: livestocks
• future tense: will livestock
• perfect tense: have livestocked
• continuous tense: is livestocking
• singular: livestock
• positive degree: livestock
• infinitive: to livestock
• gerund: livestocking
• participle: livestocked

Origin and Evolution of livestock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'livestock' originated from the Old English word 'lifstock', which was a combination of 'lif' meaning 'life' and 'stock' meaning 'something owned'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'livestock' has come to refer specifically to domesticated animals kept on a farm for economic purposes, such as cattle, sheep, and pigs.