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

The duties target politically sensitive American states and include products such as soybeans from Louisiana, home to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, as well as agricultural products, poultry and motorcycles. —Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025

This leaves less money for foods their bodies actually need: protein (eggs, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, meatless protein items), vegetables, fruits, etc. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025

Manar declined to say what the priorities might be for the new fund, but noted that critical areas that have recently seen lapses in funding include state inspections of meat and poultry facilities that were paid for by the federal government. —Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025

The company also owns more than 80% of Pilgrim’s Pride, the U.S. poultry giant. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 June 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