Oxen: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically referred to adult male cattle that have been trained as draft animals and are often used in farming or heavy labor.

• The farmer relied on his oxen to plow the fields
• The oxen pulled the cart effortlessly across the rocky terrain

A general term that refers to domesticated bovines, including cows, bulls, and steers. It's the plural form and is often used to describe the entire group.

• The cattle grazed peacefully in the open field
• The rancher counted his cattle before closing the gate

Often used in British English to describe young bulls that are castrated and usually raised for beef production or draft work.

• The rancher raised a herd of bullocks for beef
• The bullocks were yoked together to pull the heavy load

Refers to male cattle that have been castrated and raised for beef. They are often distinguished from bulls, which are non-castrated males.

• The steers were fattened up for slaughter
• The auction featured several healthy steers