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free-range

 

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Adjective free-range has 1 sense
  1. free-range, unenclosed - of livestock and domestic poultry; permitted to graze or forage rather than being confined to a feedlot
    Antonym: confined (indirect, via unconfined)

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Free-Range

Definition:

Used as an adjective, "free-range" refers to animals, typically poultry or livestock, that are allowed to roam freely outdoors, rather than being confined to cages or enclosures.

As a noun, "free-range" refers to a method of farming or animal husbandry that allows animals to move about and graze in open spaces, encouraging natural behaviors and minimizing stress.

As a verb, "free-range" means to let animals roam freely or to practice free-range farming.

Examples:

Adjective usage:

  1. I prefer to buy free-range eggs from chickens that have been allowed to roam freely.
  2. The restaurant proudly serves free-range chicken, which is raised without confinement.

Noun usage:

  1. Free-range farming promotes animal welfare by providing space for animals to exercise and exhibit natural behaviors.
  2. Many consumers are willing to pay extra for meat from free-range sources due to ethical concerns.

Verb usage:

  1. The farmers decided to free-range their cattle, allowing them to graze in open pastures.
  2. She believes it is important to free-range animals as a way to improve their overall well-being.

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