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Shepherd (Noun)

Meaning 1

A herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The shepherd carefully guided the flock across the rocky terrain to the lush green valley below.
  • He had been a shepherd on his family's farm for over 20 years, learning the trade from his father.
  • As the sun began to set, the shepherd rounded up the scattered sheep and led them back to the fold.
  • The shepherd's dog, a loyal border collie, helped him keep the flock in line as they made their way to the next grazing spot.
  • Despite the challenges of the job, the young shepherd loved nothing more than spending his days outdoors with the sheep.

Synonyms

  • Sheepman
  • Sheepherder

Hypernyms

  • Herder
  • Drover

Hyponyms

  • Shepherdess

Related Words

  • Shepherd (verb)

Meaning 2

A clergyman who watches over a group of people.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Man Of The Cloth
  • Reverend
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