1. Plural of poultry; domesticated birds raised for meat or eggs, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Usage: Collective noun; often used in commercial or agricultural contexts
2. Plural of poultry; the meat of domesticated birds used as food.
Usage: Less common than the first sense; refers to poultry as a food product

Examples

• The farm raises several different poultries, including chickens and ducks.
• Local markets sell fresh poultries every morning.
• Poultries are an important source of protein in many diets.
• The restaurant sources its poultries from nearby farms.
• Different poultries require different care and feeding schedules.
• Poultries are generally less expensive than beef or pork.