cattle
Translation
cattle
Examples
The farmer raises cattle for milk.
The farmer raises cattle for milk.
A herd of cattle blocked the road.
A herd of cattle blocked the road.
Grammar Patterns
((cattle)) collective noun The cattle are grazing in the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: livestock, bovines, cows (colloquial)
Etymology
From Old French 'catel' meaning 'property', from Latin 'capitale' (property, stock).
Memory Tips
Cattle is a plural noun that refers to a group of cows, bulls, etc. You don't say 'a cattle' or 'cattles'.