Poultry Definition & Meaning

poultry
noun
  1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
  2. flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food

"Poultry" in song lyrics

See how poultry is used in real songs:

  • "Stuck unplucking plumage out the poultry"
    Aesop Rock — Shovel
  • "Your chicken-head wife was poultry"
    Ras Kass — Get at Me
  • "Giving me goose bumps like poultry"
    Rehab — So Dizzy

Usage tips for "poultry"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "poultry" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for poultry to find words that pair well.

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