Farm Animals

7 words in this vocabulary list

egg

noun a hard-shelled reproductive body produced by a bird, reptile, fish, or other animal, consisting of an embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective covering

  • The chef cracked an egg into the mixing bowl.
  • I'm going to make some scrambled eggs for breakfast.
  • Let's grab some eggs and bacon for brunch.
  • She had to walk on eggshells around her boss to avoid getting in trouble.

noun a young female cow that has not borne a calf

  • The farmer purchased a new heifer for his dairy farm.
  • Did you see the cute heifer in the pasture?
  • That heifer is looking mighty fine today.
  • She's as stubborn as a heifer when she doesn't get her way.

hen

noun a woman, especially one who is bossy or domineering

  • The hen laid eggs every morning in the coop.
  • The hen is brooding on her eggs in the nest.
  • That hen is a real clucker, always making noise.
  • She's as protective as a mother hen when it comes to her children.

noun a white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young

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  • The dairy farm produces fresh milk every morning.
  • I need to pick up some milk from the store on my way home.
  • Hey, can you pass me the moo juice? I need it for my cereal.
  • He was milking the situation for all it was worth, trying to get sympathy from everyone.

moo

noun the characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

verb to make the characteristic sound of a cow or bull

  • The cow let out a loud moo as the farmer approached with a bucket of feed.
  • I love going to the farm and hearing the cows mooing in the fields.
  • That cow's moo is so loud, it's like she's yelling for attention.
  • The crowd at the concert let out a collective moo of excitement when the band took the stage.

pig

noun a domesticated mammal with a stout body, short legs, and a snout used for digging

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  • The farmer raised a pig on his farm for several months before selling it at market.
  • I can't believe how big that pig is getting, it's huge!
  • I heard Tommy's new car is a real pig, always breaking down.
  • She's such a pig when it comes to eating, she can finish a whole pizza by herself.

noun A male chicken, typically with brightly colored plumage and a large comb on its head

  • The rooster crowed at the break of dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
  • I woke up to the sound of the rooster making a racket outside my window.
  • That rooster is one loud dude, always making a fuss in the morning.
  • He strutted around like a proud rooster, showing off his accomplishments.