poultry

/ˈpɒltɹi/noun

Farm birds such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, raised for eggs or meat.

Example sentences

“The farm sells fresh eggs and poultry at the weekend market.”
“Always wash your hands after handling raw poultry.”

Do not confuse with 'paltry', which means ridiculously small. They look alike but share nothing else.

Synonyms for poultry

fowl

Often confused with poultry

poultry vs paltry: paltry (adjective): So small or worthless as to be almost meaningless.

Related words

shrimpA small swimming crustacean with long feelers, thin legs, and a curved body, often eaten as food.baconSalted or smoked meat taken from the back, sides, or belly of a pig.lobsterA sea creature of the crustacean family with a hard shell and large claws, dark green or bluish when alive and bright red once cooked, eaten as seafood.sausageA food made from seasoned minced meat (or a meat substitute) stuffed into a thin tube-shaped casing.salmonA large fish with silvery sides and pink-orange flesh that swims up rivers from the sea to lay its eggs.burgerA sandwich made with a cooked patty of ground meat in a bun; a hamburger.