poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

Examples of poultry in a Sentence

This wine goes well with poultry.

Recent Examples on the Web

Animal sources include poultry, beef, dairy, seafood, and eggs, while plant sources include tofu, beans, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains. —Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025

More than 130 million poultry across 50 U.S. states have been affected by the virus as of Jan. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control. —Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025

Because of this, experts recommend prioritizing foods shown to decrease inflammation, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fish, lean poultry, and healthy fats like olive oil and avocado. —Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025

Cook poultry, eggs, and other animal products to the proper temperature and prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025

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

Kids Definition

poultry

noun

poul·​try ˈpōl-trē 

: 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