poultry
gb/pˈoʊltɹi/ us/pˈoʊltɹi/
B2
English
~ 9900
baromfi, baromfihús, szárnyas
NOUN
B2
1
baromfi
B1
Usage pattern:
raise [poultry] on [a farm]
The farmer keeps cattle and poultry on his land.
A gazda szarvasmarhát és baromfit tart a birtokán.
New regulations were introduced to improve the welfare of poultry.
Új szabályokat vezettek be a baromfi jólétének javítása érdekében.
The disease spread quickly through the region’s poultry flocks.
Demand for organic poultry has increased in recent years.
The company supplies poultry to supermarkets across the country.
Learner examples
They raise poultry on a small farm.
Egy kis gazdaságban baromfit tenyésztenek.
The price of poultry is very high this year.
A baromfi ára idén nagyon magas.
Many people keep poultry in their yard for fresh eggs.
Poultry must be kept in a clean place.
The government checks poultry for disease.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes make "poultry" plural ("poultries") or use it as a countable noun ("three poultries"). In modern English, "poultry" is almost always an uncountable noun. To talk about number, say "three chickens" or "three poultry farms", not "three poultries".
Meaning
domesticated birds for food
Collocations
poultry farm
|poultry farmer
|poultry industry
|poultry farming
|poultry production
|poultry shed
Synonyms
domestic fowl (More formal and slightly technical; used mainly in agricultural or veterinary contexts.)
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fowl (More general and a bit old-fashioned; can mean birds in general, not only farm birds.)
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chickens (More specific; refers only to one kind of poultry, not all poultry.)
Antonyms
wild birds (Refers to birds that live freely in nature, not those kept by people for food.)
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livestock (Refers to farm animals like cows and pigs; often contrasted with poultry as a different category of farm animals.)
Themes
food
|agriculture
|business
|food_drink
|animals
|daily_life
Definition
Birds like chickens, ducks, and turkeys that people keep for eggs or meat.
Domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese that are kept for their eggs or meat.
NOUN
B2
2
baromfihús
B1
szárnyas
B2
Usage pattern:
eat [poultry] instead of [red meat]
Many people choose poultry over red meat for health reasons.
Sokan egészségügyi okokból inkább baromfihúst választanak a vörös hús helyett.
The restaurant offers a wide range of poultry dishes.
Az étterem sokféle baromfiból készült ételt kínál.
Poultry must be cooked thoroughly to avoid food poisoning.
Sales of frozen poultry increased during the winter.
The diet recommends lean poultry and fish instead of beef.
Learner examples
I eat poultry twice a week.
Hetente kétszer eszem baromfihúst.
She does not eat red meat, only poultry and fish.
Nem eszik vörös húst, csak baromfihúst és halat.
Poultry should be kept in the fridge.
We bought some fresh poultry at the market.
This soup is made with poultry and vegetables.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "poultry" always means live birds and forget it can also mean the meat. In food or diet contexts, "poultry" usually means the meat. In casual speech, people often say "chicken" instead of "poultry" even when they mean poultry in general.
Meaning
meat from birds as food
Collocations
fresh poultry
|frozen poultry
|poultry meat
|poultry products
|poultry dishes
|poultry consumption
Synonyms
chicken (Very common everyday word; usually refers to chicken meat only, not all poultry meats.)
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white meat (Nutritional/health term that often includes poultry but can also include some other meats; less precise biologically.)
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poultry meat (More explicit technical/industry term that clearly refers to the meat, not the animals.)
Antonyms
red meat (Common health and food contrast; refers to meats like beef and lamb, often set against poultry in diet discussions.)
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seafood (Another major category of animal protein, often contrasted with poultry in menus and nutrition advice.)
Themes
food
|health
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Meat from birds like chicken and turkey that people eat.
The meat of domesticated birds such as chicken, turkey, duck, and goose when used as food.
Grammar
Dictionary form
poultry
IPA
GB/pˈoʊltɹi/
US/pˈoʊltɹi/
Syllables & stress
poultry (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (poultry)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: poultry
- Plural: poultries, poultry
Word family
Expressions
fresh poultry
1/fɹˈɛʃ pˈoʊltɹi/
fixed phrase
recent, unfrozen poultry meat
Poultry meat that is new and not frozen.
Examples
- The butcher recommends cooking fresh poultry within two days.
- We bought fresh poultry for the holiday meal.
frozen poultry
1/fɹˈoʊzən pˈoʊltɹi/
fixed phrase
poultry meat kept frozen
Poultry meat that is stored in a freezer to keep it for a long time.
Examples
- They sell mainly frozen poultry in large bags.
- Always thaw frozen poultry safely in the fridge.
poultry and livestock
1/pˈoʊltɹi ˈænd lˈaɪvstˌɑk/
fixed phrase
technical
farm birds and other animals
A group name for poultry (like chickens) and other farm animals (like cows and pigs).
Examples
- The law covers both poultry and livestock farms.
- They provide feed for poultry and livestock across the region.
poultry farm
1/pˈoʊltɹi fˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
farm for raising poultry
A farm where people keep and grow chickens and other birds for eggs or meat.
Examples
- Her family runs a small poultry farm outside the city.
- The tour included a visit to a modern poultry farm.
poultry farmer
1/pˈoʊltɹi fˈɑɹmɚ/
fixed phrase
person who raises poultry
A person whose job is to keep and grow chickens and other birds for eggs or meat.
Examples
- The poultry farmer invested in new equipment to improve hygiene.
- Local poultry farmers are worried about rising feed costs.
poultry farming
1/pˈoʊltɹi fˈɑɹmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
raising poultry as a business
The work or business of keeping and growing chickens and other birds for eggs or meat.
Examples
- He studied poultry farming at agricultural college.
- Poultry farming can be profitable on a small scale.
poultry industry
1/pˈoʊltɹi ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business sector for poultry
All the businesses and people that work with poultry, from farms to companies that sell the meat and eggs.
Examples
- The poultry industry employs thousands of workers nationwide.
- New health rules will affect the entire poultry industry.
poultry meat
1/pˈoʊltɹi mˈit/
fixed phrase
technical
meat from poultry birds
Meat that comes from birds like chicken, turkey, and duck.
Examples
- The report compares the fat content of red meat and poultry meat.
- Poultry meat is often recommended in low-fat diets.
poultry processing
1/pˈoʊltɹi pɹˈɑsɛsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
factory preparation of poultry
The work in factories where poultry is prepared and packed for shops and restaurants.
Examples
- The town’s largest employer is a poultry processing plant.
- New rules aim to improve safety in poultry processing.
poultry products
1/pˈoʊltɹi pɹˈɑdʌkts/
fixed phrase
technical
foods made from poultry
Foods that come from poultry, such as meat and eggs.
Examples
- The company exports poultry products to several countries.
- Inspectors tested all poultry products for contamination.