feedlot

/ˈfɛdˌlɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a farm or area where animals, especially cattle, are kept for fattening before being sent to market

“The feedlot had hundreds of cattle grazing on the lush green grass.”

2. noun

a place where animals are fed and fattened for slaughter

“The feedlot industry has been criticized for its impact on the environment.”

Synonyms

  • fattening station
  • stockyard

Antonyms

  • wildlife reserve