livestock
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for livestock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Animals kept on a farm, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, raised for food, labour, or other products.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
farm animals
Antonyms
How to use livestock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
raise livestock
livestock farming
livestock market
Etymology
A compound of live + stock, "stock" here meaning goods or property kept on a farm.
Full origin of livestock →Frequently asked questions
What does “livestock” mean?
The word “livestock” means animals kept on a farm, such as cattle, sheep, or pigs, raised for food, labour, or other products. In plain terms, farm animals raised for food or work.
How do you pronounce “livestock”?
“Livestock” is pronounced LYVS-tok (/ˈlaɪvstɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “livestock” in a sentence?
Here is “livestock” used in a sentence: “The farm keeps livestock as well as growing crops.”
What is the opposite of “livestock”?
The opposite of “livestock” — its antonyms — is deadstock.
What part of speech is “livestock”?
“Livestock” is a noun.
Is “livestock” a common word?
“Livestock” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between livestock and cattle?
Livestock is a broad term for all animals kept on a farm and raised for food, labour, or other products, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry. Cattle refers specifically to cows and bulls, making it just one category within livestock.
Is livestock singular or plural?
Livestock is a collective noun that is grammatically singular but refers to multiple animals as a group, similar to "cattle" or "sheep." It's used with singular verb forms, as in "the livestock is grazing," though usage can vary.
What kinds of animals count as livestock?
Livestock covers animals raised on a farm for food, labour, or other products, most commonly cattle, sheep, and pigs. The term generally excludes pets and wild animals, focusing on animals kept for agricultural or economic purposes.
