poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē How to pronounce poultry (audio)
: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Examples of poultry in a Sentence

This wine goes well with poultry.
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More:Meat, poultry in BrucePac listeria recall were sent to these 200 schools, USDA reveals This article contains affiliate links. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Red meat, eggs, dairy and poultry are eaten in smaller quantities and not nearly as often as fish and seafood. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Also, pay attention to recalls, and ensure meats like poultry are cooked thoroughly using meat thermometers. Sarah Scott, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024 According to the release, the farm’s livestock and poultry shared water sources, housing and equipment, which has previously allowed the virus to spread between species in other states. Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for poultry 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pultrie, from Anglo-French pulletrie, from pulleter poulterer, from pullet chicken — more at pullet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poultry was in the 14th century

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“Poultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poultry. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

poultry

noun
poul·​try ˈpōl-trē How to pronounce poultry (audio)
: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat
Etymology

Middle English pultrie "fowl raised for food," from early French pulletrie (same meaning), from pulleter "one who raises poultry," from pullet "chicken" — related to pullet

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