Cattle (noun)

1. Domesticated animals kept for their meat, milk, or hides, especially cows.
2. A herd of domesticated animals, especially cows.

Origin:

Middle english catel, from old north french catel, from latin capitalis "of the head", used in medieval latin as a term for valuable possessions (compare with chattel). the term was applied to cattle as the most valuable kind of property.

Examples:

1. The cattle were grazing in the field.
2. The cattle farmer raises cows for their meat and milk.
3. The cattle drive was a long and difficult journey.
4. The cattle were being herded to the auction.
5. The cattle had to be moved to higher ground because of the flood.