Poultry/ˈpəʊltri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Not all birds Poultry refers only to certain types of birds kept for food, not all birds in general. While parrots are birds, they are not considered poultry. Pro Tip 2/3Commonly domesticated Poultry usually means birds that are domesticated, not wild, and are part of agriculture. Farmers keep poultry in coops or pens. Pro Tip 3/3Food industry The word is often used in the context of the food industry, selling meat and eggs. The poultry industry is regulated to ensure food safety.