Feedlot
noun
noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Land on which livestock are fattened for market. US
"On the Web, the Harris feedlots are snarkily referred to as “Cowschwitz” (#cowschwitz on Twitter). For those weary and hungry drivers willing to overlook the smell of its animals, Harris Ranch operates a western-style restaurant and hotel."
- 2 a building where livestock are fattened for market wordnet
Example
More examples"On the Web, the Harris feedlots are snarkily referred to as “Cowschwitz” (#cowschwitz on Twitter). For those weary and hungry drivers willing to overlook the smell of its animals, Harris Ranch operates a western-style restaurant and hotel."
Etymology
From feed + lot.
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