farm animals

plural noun

: animals that are raised on a farm
pigs, chickens, and other farm animals

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But don’t expect farm animals or grain in the large barns—they’ve been repurposed for winemaking and storage. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 The family of three has rented a house on the 91-acre section of the property; Jacob has earned a wage to upkeep the property, and Isabel has taken care of the farm animals. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026 Employing a dual timeline, Florida author Jennifer McMahon tells a bone-chilling tale about the local knackerman, a person who disposes of dead or dying farm animals, in remote Boone’s Ferry, Vermont. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Seventy acres of rolling fields and farm animals make staying put tempting. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farm animals

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“Farm animals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farm%20animals. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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